JP6395346B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention allows a game to be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using gaming value, and a variable display capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified. The present invention relates to a slot machine in which one game is completed by displaying a display result on the device, and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived on the variable display device.

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels on which a plurality of types of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer periphery. First, a player bet the number of bets by a BET operation. The rotation of the reel is started by setting and setting the specified number of bets to start, and the rotation is stopped by operating a stop switch provided for each reel. When all reels stop rotating, a winning combination occurs when a predetermined winning symbol combination (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter referred to as a symbol combination) is arranged on the winning line. To do. That is, the game is advanced by the player's operation.

  For these winning combinations, a special role (for example, a bonus) accompanied by a transition to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player, a small role accompanied by a game value such as a medal, or a game without using the game value is used. There is a re-playing role with a re-playing grant that can be played. These winning combinations are generally those that can be awarded on condition that the winning lottery performed simultaneously with the start operation is won.

  As a slot machine of this type, for example, as described in Patent Document 1, in a game in which a special role is inside, by executing an effect corresponding to a winning combination that is not won (so-called contradictory effect), There is known a slot machine for notifying that a special role has been won.

JP 2008-167993 A (paragraph 0104, etc.)

Incidentally, although the slot machine described in Patent Document 1 is performed intentionally contradictory effect, the procedure when stopping the re Lumpur predetermined pattern corresponding to the winning combination is won when the player wins a predetermined winning combination combination is stopped, in the slot machine when the locked stop the reel in other procedures combinations given symbol does not stop the operation of the stop switch that a combination of predetermined symbols in the winning games in a predetermined winning combination is stopped If it is configured to notify before, there is a risk that unintended contradiction may occur in the content of the notification. That is, since the player can select the operation procedure of the stop switch, if the operation is performed in a procedure in which the combination of the predetermined symbols is not displayed in the game won in the predetermined winning combination, the contents of the notification and the reel are stopped and displayed. There is a risk of inconsistency with the combination of symbols.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and when the derivation operation means is operated in a procedure in which the combination of the predetermined display results is not displayed, the content of the notified display result and the actual It is an object of the present invention to provide a slot machine capable of preventing a contradiction with a display result.

(Means 1) In order to solve the above-described problem, the slot machine of the present invention includes a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and after the variable display unit is variably displayed. In the slot machine capable of deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit and generating a prize according to a display result combination that is a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display units, The derivation operation means (for example, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated when deriving the display result and whether or not winning is allowed before the display result of the variable display unit is derived are determined. Predetermining means (for example, a part for executing the processing of Sd2 in FIG. 6) and derivation control means (for example, S in FIG. 6) for performing control for deriving the display result of the variable display unit when the derivation operating means is operated. The derivation control means is in the specific operation procedure (for example, left first stop) when the determination result of the prior determination means is a predetermined result (for example, winning the left bell). The predetermined display result combination is derived by operating the derivation operation means according to the order in which the stop switch 8L is operated first (for example, winning a right-down bell), and the determination result of the predetermination means is a winning occurrence When the derivation operation means is operated by a procedure other than the specific operation procedure when the predetermined result is acceptable, a predetermined display result combination for generating a prize is not derived (for example, winning or transition of the upper bell 5 or the upper bell 8) display of the outcome), the slot machine, the determination result of the first option images and pre-determining means suggests that there is derivable of a given display result combination does not allow the occurrence of the winning The first demonstration execution control performing a first effect to display each of the second option images suggest that there is derived the possibility of displaying the result combinations derived when a result (for example, in Sv3 in FIG. 32 Second execution execution control (for example, Sy3 in FIG. 33 or FIG. 33) that executes a second effect that displays the first option image of the first option image and the second option image as a selection result . 36 of Sy3 and presentation control means capable of performing partial) executing the processing in Sy3 in Fig. 37 (e.g., further comprising a sub-controller 91), the first choice image is related aspects predetermined display result combination The effect control means performs the second effect execution control when the derivation operation means is operated according to the specific operation procedure after the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the predetermined result and the first effect execution control is performed. And when the derivation operation means is operated by a procedure other than the specific operation procedure, the second effect execution control is not performed and the control for continuing the first effect is performed.
In order to solve the above-described problem, the slot machine of the present invention includes a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and after the variable display unit is variably displayed, In a slot machine capable of deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit and generating a prize according to a display result combination that is a combination of display results of the plurality of variable display units, the variable display unit Deriving operation means operated when deriving a display result, pre-determining means for determining whether or not winning is allowed before deriving the display result of the variable display unit, and the deriving operation means Derivation control means for performing control for deriving the display result of the variable display unit when operated, wherein the derivation control means is a predetermined result in which the determination result of the pre-decision means is allowed to generate a prize. When the derivation operation means is operated according to a specific operation procedure, a predetermined display result combination that generates a prize is derived, and when the determination result of the prior determination means is the predetermined result, the derivation operation means When the operation is performed according to a procedure other than the specific operation procedure, the predetermined display result combination is not derived, and the slot machine suggests that there is a possibility of deriving the predetermined display result combination and the pre-determining The first effect of displaying each of the second option images indicating that there is a possibility of derivation of the display result combination derived when the result of determination of the means is a result that does not allow the occurrence of a winning is performed. Effect execution control and second effect execution for executing a second effect of displaying the first option image of the first option image and the second option image as a selection result The first control image is an image in an aspect related to the predetermined display result combination, and the presentation control unit has a determination result of the prior determination unit. When the derivation operation means is operated by the specific operation procedure after performing the first effect execution control with the predetermined result, the second effect execution control is performed, and the derivation operation means is other than the specific operation procedure. When the operation is performed according to the above procedure, the control is executed to display the second option image of the first option image and the second option image as a selection result without performing the second effect execution control. It is characterized by performing.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent inconsistency between the content of the notified display result and the actual display result when the derivation operation unit is operated in a procedure in which the predetermined display result combination is not displayed. .
The second effect may suggest that the predetermined display result is reliably derived (that is, the possibility of deriving the predetermined display result combination is 100%), or the predetermined display result combination is the first. It may be suggested that it is derived at a higher rate than the production.

(Means 2) In the means 1, the effect control means executes the control for continuing the first effect without executing the second effect as the special control (for example, the part for executing the process of Sy4 in FIG. 33).
It is characterized by that.
According to such a configuration, since it becomes possible to change the control according to the operation procedure of the derivation operation means of the player when the predetermined result is determined, the derivation operation is performed in a procedure in which the combination of the predetermined display results is not displayed. When the means is operated, it is possible to prevent inconsistency between the content of the notified display result and the actual display result.

(Means 3) In the means 1, the effect control means executes control for returning to the background screen displayed before the display of the effect screen displayed as the first effect as the special control (for example, Sy6 in FIG. 36). The part that executes the process)
It is characterized by that.
According to such a configuration, since it becomes possible to change the control according to the operation procedure of the derivation operation means of the player when the predetermined result is determined, the derivation operation is performed in a procedure in which the combination of the predetermined display results is not displayed. When the means is operated, it is possible to prevent inconsistency between the content of the notified display result and the actual display result.

(Means 4) In the means 1, 2 or 3, the disadvantage generating means (for example, FIG. 37) causes the player to have a predetermined disadvantage when the derivation operation means is operated in a procedure other than the specific operation procedure. A portion where the winning result confirmation screen is not displayed by executing the process of Sy7)
The effect control means executes control for notifying that a disadvantage occurs as special control (for example, a part for executing the process of Sy7 in FIG. 37).
It is characterized by that.
According to such a configuration, since it becomes possible to change the control according to the operation procedure of the derivation operation means of the player when the predetermined result is determined, the derivation operation is performed in a procedure in which the combination of the predetermined display results is not displayed. When the means is operated, it is possible to prevent a contradiction between the content of the notified display result and the actual display result, and it is possible to notify that there is a disadvantage.

(Means 5) When the first gaming state and the predetermined display result are derived in the means 1 or 2 or 3 or 4, the second gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state is obtained. The game control means (for example, the main control unit 41) for controlling the game state including is provided, and the derivation control means has a predetermined display result derivation operation when the determination result of the prior determination means is a specific result. When the specific operation procedure is performed (for example, the push order in which the SP replay is awarded when winning the replay GR31 to 36 shown in FIG. 16), the specific display result (for example, the SP replay pattern shown in FIGS. 12 and 16) Combination) is derived, and when the derivation operation is performed in a procedure other than the specific operation procedure, display results other than the specific display result (for example, special replay or normal replay symbol combinations shown in FIGS. 12 and 16) are displayed. A specific operation notification means (for example, a specific operation procedure) for notifying the specific operation procedure when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the specific result in the first gaming state (for example, the part for executing the process of Sd3 in FIG. 6). 19 when the derivation operation means is operated in a procedure other than the specific operation procedure even though the specific operation notification is notified by the specific operation notification means. Until a special condition including deriving the specific display result in the game and shifting to the second gaming state is established, a post-fair disadvantage generating means (for example, Sc6 in FIG. 27) that causes a predetermined disadvantage to the player The process of Sc10 is performed when it is determined to be “N” in Step 1, and the process of Sc13 is performed when it is determined “Y” in the processes of Sc11 and Sc12).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to eliminate problems caused by causing a disadvantage for a certain period when the display result deriving operation means is operated in a procedure other than the specific operation procedure.

(Means 6) In the means 1, the means 2, the means 3, the means 4, or the means 5, when the first gaming state and the predetermined display result are derived, the second that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state The game control means (for example, the main control unit 41) for controlling the game state including the game state is provided, and the derivation control means performs the display result derivation operation in advance when the determination result of the prior determination means is a specific result. When a specific operation procedure is performed (for example, the push order in which the SP replay wins when winning the replay GR31 to 36 shown in FIG. 16), the specific display result (for example, the SP shown in FIGS. 12 and 16). When a derivation operation is performed in a procedure other than the specific operation procedure, a display result other than the specific display result (for example, a special replay or normal replay symbol shown in FIGS. 12 and 16) is derived. (For example, a part for executing the processing of Sd3 in FIG. 6), and a specific operation procedure for notifying a specific operation procedure when the determination result of the predetermination means becomes a specific result in the first gaming state. When the derivation operation means is operated in a procedure other than the specific operation procedure even though the specific operation procedure is notified by the means (for example, the part executing the process of Sp19 in FIG. 19) and the specific operation notification means In addition, until a notification is made in the subsequent game, a post-disadvantage generating means that causes a predetermined disadvantage to the player (for example, the processing of Sh11 is performed when “N” is determined in Sh6 of FIG. 34). And a portion that executes the processing of Sh13 when it is determined as “Y” in the processing of Sh12).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to eliminate problems caused by causing a disadvantage for a certain period when the display result deriving operation means is operated in a procedure other than the specific operation procedure.

It is a front view of the slot machine to which the present invention is applied. It is an internal structure figure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the starting process (main) which a main control part performs at the time of starting. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the game process which a main control part performs after a setting change process. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (main) which a main control part performs for every fixed interval. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (main) which a main control part performs for every fixed interval. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the power interruption process (main) performed according to having detected the power interruption in the timer interruption process (main). It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of special combination (bonus), the symbol combination of a special combination, and a special combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of replay, the symbol combination of a replay, and a replay. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the symbol combination of a transfer event, and a transfer event. It is a figure for demonstrating a game state and transition of RT. It is a figure for demonstrating the navigation object combination in AT. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several re-game player winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several small part winning. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the starting process (sub) which a sub control part performs at the time of starting. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (sub) which a sub control part performs for every fixed interval. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the power interruption process (sub) performed according to having detected the power interruption in the timer interruption process (sub) by the sub control part. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the table referred in AT lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the table referred in AT lottery. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the AT lottery process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the table referred in game number lottery. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the table transfer lottery process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the table referred in lottery mode lottery. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the penalty flag control process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the determination conditions set regarding AT when the penalty flag is set. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the bonus fixed alert determination process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the warning alerting | reporting process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example about provision of the penalty according to a game state, and the presence or absence of warning alerting | reporting. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the 1st navigation effect execution process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the 2nd navigation effect execution process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is a flowchart which shows the modification of the control content of the penalty flag control process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is explanatory drawing explaining the malfunction which arises when the provision period of a penalty is a fixed number of games. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of the control content of the 2nd navigation effect execution process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is a flowchart which shows the modification of the control content of the 2nd navigation effect execution process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is explanatory drawing of the specific example of the special control in a 2nd alerting | reporting period. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of the control content of the timer interruption process (sub) which a sub control part performs for every fixed interval. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of the control content of the timer interruption process (sub) which a sub control part performs for every fixed interval. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of the control content of the penalty flag control process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is a flowchart which shows the modification of the control content of the warning alert | report cancellation | release process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub).

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below.

  An embodiment of a slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is rotatable to a housing 1a having an open front surface and a side end of the housing 1a. The front door 1b is pivotally supported by the front door 1b.

  As shown in FIG. 2, inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, right As shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided from a see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. Arranged to be visible.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the outer periphery of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, “black 7”, “net 7 (shaded 7 in the figure)”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “replay”, A plurality of types of mutually distinguishable symbols such as “plum”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, “bell”, and “orange” are drawn in a predetermined order. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3 provided in the approximate center of the reel panel 1c of the front door 1b.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided in correspondence with each other and rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 4), so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuously formed in the see-through window 3. In addition to being displayed while changing, by stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results.

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect a reference position for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and a reel LED 55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the back side. , Is provided. The reel LED 55 includes 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and can irradiate each symbol independently.

  At the position corresponding to each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on the front door 1b, a horizontally long rectangular see-through window 3 that allows the reels 2L, 2C, 2R to be seen through from the front side is provided. The reels 2L, 2C, 2R can be visually recognized from the player side.

  The front door 1b uses a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value). MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the maximum bet number (3 in any game state in this embodiment) out of a prescribed number of bets determined according to the game state, stored as credits Settlement switch 10 that is operated when the medal used for setting the number of medals and the bet is set (to return the medals used for setting the credit and the number of bets), start that is operated when starting the game Switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated when stopping the rotation of each of reels 2L, 2C, 2R, production switch 5 for use in production There are provided operable by the player.

  In the present embodiment, among the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is called the second stop reel, the stop is called second stop, the reel that stops third is called the third stop reel, and the stop is the third stop. Alternatively, it is called final stop.

  The front door 1b also displays a credit indicator 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and the like. Game assist indicator 12, 1BETLED14 that notifies that the bet number is set by 1 by lighting, 2BETLED15 that notifies that the bet number is set by 2 and 2 that the bet number is set by 3 3BET LED 16 to notify, insertion request LED 17 to notify that a medal can be inserted by lighting, start effective LED 18 to notify that the game start operation by the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, wait (the previous game start) Waiting for the start of reel rotation because a certain period has not elapsed since Weight in LED19 for notifying by lighting a a is that during the game display section 13 in the replay LED20 is provided for informing is provided by lighting the effect that during replay game, which will be described later.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the setting operation of the bet amount by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid, and stop switches 8L, 8C, The left, middle, and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R (see FIG. 4) are provided inside the 8R to notify that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is valid by lighting. It has been.

  Further, below the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R on the front door 1b, a lower panel on which a title of the slot machine 1 and a payout table 1 to be described later are printed is provided.

  Inside the front door 1b, there is a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, while changing a set value and confirming a set value described later. The set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time, and the validity / invalidity of the stop function for controlling the stop state at the end of the BB, which will be described later (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) A check switch 36a for selecting the automatic settlement function that controls automatic settlement at the end of BB, which will be described later (processing to settle (return) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation). An automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting invalidity, and a flow path for medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are provided in a hopper tank 34a (described later with reference to FIG. 2) provided inside the housing 1a. And a medal having a insertion medal sensor 31 for detecting a medal that has been inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 and flowed down to the hopper tank 34a side. A selector (not shown) and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a reel sensor 33L that can detect the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, as shown in FIG. , 33C, 33R (see FIG. 4), an external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal, a hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4, and a hopper tank 34a. A hopper unit 34 including a hopper motor 34b for paying out medals from the medal payout opening 9, a payout sensor 34c for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b, and a power supply box 100 are provided.

  On the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 is provided for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a. Inside the overflow tank 35, a full sensor 35 a made up of a pair of electrically conductive members spaced apart from each other and provided at a height capable of detecting a predetermined amount of stored medals is provided. It is possible to detect that the medal storage amount stored in the inside when it is conductive by contacting through the medal stored in the inside exceeds a predetermined amount, that is, that the overflow tank is full. It has become.

  The front side of the power supply box 100 functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and functions as a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in a normal state. There are provided a reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing a setting value of a winning probability (outtake rate) of internal lottery to be described later, and a power switch 39 that is operated when the power is turned on / off. .

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, a medal is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using a credit. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the winning line LN (see FIG. 1) becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the state where the game can be started. Become. In the present embodiment, the winning line LN becomes valid when three cards are determined as the specified number of bets regardless of the gaming state and the specified number of bets are set. In addition, when a medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the winning line LN set across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction in the middle stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the middle stage of the reel 2R, that is, the middle stage, is the winning line. It is defined as. In the present embodiment, only one winning line is applied, but a plurality of winning lines may be applied.

  In the present embodiment, invalid lines LM1 to LM1-4 are set separately from the winning line LN in order to make it easier to recognize that the winning line LN has a combination of symbols constituting the winning line. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not determined based on the combination of symbols aligned with the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. When the combination of symbols constituting a specific prize is arranged on the winning line LN, the invalid line LM1 to LM4. When a combination of symbols (for example, bell-bell-bell) is awarded when the winning line LN is aligned with any of the LM1 to LM4, the symbols constituting the particular winning line LN It is easy to recognize that the combination is complete. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the invalid lines LM1 and 2L of the reel 2L, the upper stage of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM1 and the reel 2L set across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction on the upper stage. The lower stage, the lower stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM2 set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the lower stage, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, lower right There are four types of invalid lines LM3 set across straddling symbols: invalid line LM3, lower stage of reel 2L, middle stage of reel 2C, upper stage of reel 2R, that is, invalid line LM4 set across straddling symbols. It is defined as LM.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R continuously vary. When any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3.

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped, one game is finished, and a combination of symbols (hereinafter also referred to as a combination) predetermined on the winning line LN is a display result of each reel 2L, 2C and 2R. In the case of a stop, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in the present embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1). In addition, when the combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on the winning line LN, the gaming state is shifted according to the combination of symbols.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated to start changing the symbols, any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is When operated, the reels corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R stop rotating and the symbols are stopped and displayed. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to the stop of the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is 190 ms (milliseconds).

  The reels 2L, 2C and 2R rotate 80 times per minute, and 80 × 21 (the number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames, so the maximum of 4 symbols is drawn in 190 ms. Will be able to. In other words, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols that are displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols that are four frames ahead of them, for a total of five symbols.

  For this reason, for example, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated and the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, the symbol from the symbol to four frames ahead is used. Since the symbols can be displayed in the lower row, in each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8R is operated, the symbol displayed in the middle row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. Can be displayed on the winning line LN.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game state is controlled by the game control board 40, and the game state is controlled by the effect control board 90. The production according to the control is controlled, and the power supply board 101 generates the drive power for the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 and supplies them to each part.

  The power supply board 101 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and from this AC100V power supply, a DC voltage necessary for driving electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated, and the game control board 40 and the game control board 40 are generated. It is supplied to the production control board 90 connected through the. In addition, a command transmission line from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91, which will be described later, and a power supply line for supplying power from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 are connected via a single cable and connector. Are connected to each other, and all the connectors that connect these cables and the respective boards are connected to each other so that the respective parts on the side of the effect control board 90 can operate and receive commands from the main control part 41. Become. For this reason, unless the command transmission line for transmitting a command from the main control unit 41 is connected to the effect control board 90, power is not supplied to the effect control board 90, and only the effect control board 90 side operates. It wo n’t happen.

  Further, the above-described hopper motor 34b, payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, and power switch 39 are connected to the power supply board 101.

  On the game control board 40, the above-described MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, settlement switch 10, reset switch 23, stop switch 36a, automatic settlement switch 36b, insertion medal sensor 31, door open The detection switch 25 and reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and the above-described payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, setting key switch 37, and reset / setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply board 101. Detection signals from these connected switches are input.

  Further, the game control board 40 includes the credit display 11, the game auxiliary display 12, the payout display 13, 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, the insertion request LED 17, the start valid LED 18, the waiting LED 19, the replaying LED 20, and the BET. The switch effective LED 21, left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R, the set value display 24, the flow path switching solenoid 30, and the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are connected to each other, and are described above via the power supply board 101. The hopper motor 34b is connected, and these electric components are driven based on control of a main control unit 41 (described later) mounted on the game control board 40.

  The game control board 40 includes a main control unit 41, a random number generation circuit 42, a sampling circuit 43, a switch detection circuit 44, a motor drive circuit 45, a solenoid drive circuit 46, an LED drive circuit 47, a power interruption detection circuit 48, and a reset circuit 49. Is installed.

  The main control unit 41 is configured by a one-chip microcomputer and includes a main CPU 41a, a ROM 41b, a RAM 41c, and an I / O port 41d. The main control unit 41 executes a control program stored in the ROM 41b to perform processing related to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40.

  The random number generation circuit 42 is configured by a counter that counts up and updates the value every time a predetermined number of pulses are generated, and the sampling circuit 43 acquires the numerical value counted by the random number generation circuit 42. The random number generation circuit 42 defines a range of numerical values to be counted for each type of random number, and in the present embodiment, 0 to 65535 is defined as the range. The main CPU 41a sends an instruction to the sampling circuit 43 according to the processing to acquire the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit 42 as a random value (hereinafter, this function is referred to as a hardware random number function). Random numbers for internal lottery, which will be described later, are processed by software instead of using the random numbers extracted by the hardware random number function as they are. The main CPU 41a also has a function of updating the value of a specific register by the above-described timer interrupt process (main) and acquiring the updated numerical value as a random number (this function is hereinafter referred to as a software random number function). .

  The switch detection circuit 44 takes in detection signals input from switches connected directly to the game control board 40 or via the power supply board 101 and transmits them to the main control unit 41. The motor drive circuit 45 transmits the motor drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. The solenoid drive circuit 46 transmits the solenoid drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to the flow path switching solenoid 30. The LED drive circuit transmits the LED drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40. The power interruption detection circuit 48 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 and outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41 when a voltage drop is detected. The reset circuit 49 provides a system reset signal to the main control unit 41 in a state where the power is unstable, such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off.

  The CPU 41a of the main control unit 41 executes processing for controlling the progress of the game in the slot machine 1 by executing the program read from the ROM.

  As described above, in the main control unit 41, the CPU 41a executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 41b, so that the main control unit 41 (or CPU 41a) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 41a executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on boards other than the game control board 40.

  The RAM 41c included in the main control unit 41 provides a work area for game control. Here, at least a part of the RAM 41c may be a backup RAM backed up by a backup power source. That is, even if the power supply to the slot machine is stopped, at least part of the contents of the RAM 41c is stored for a predetermined period. In the present embodiment, all areas of the RAM 41c are backup RAMs, and all the contents of the RAM 41c are stored for a predetermined period even when the power supply to the slot machine is stopped.

  The ROM 41a included in the main control unit 41 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 41b stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 41a to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. The ROM 41b stores table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 41a to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the game control board 40.

  The RAM 41c included in the main control unit 41 is provided with a game control data holding area as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the slot machine 1 and the like. For example, a DRAM is used as the RAM 41c, and a refresh operation is required to maintain the stored data contents. The CPU 41a has a built-in refresh register for performing this refresh operation. For example, the refresh register consists of 8 bits, and the lower 7 bits are automatically incremented every time the CPU 41a fetches an instruction from the ROM 41b. Accordingly, the stored value in the refresh register is updated every execution time of one instruction in the CPU 41a.

  The main control unit 41 transmits various commands to the sub control unit 91. A command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the sub control unit 91 toward the main control unit 41.

  The main control unit 41 receives the detection state of various switches connected to the game control board 40 from the input port. Then, the main control unit 41 executes basic processing that shifts in stages according to the detection states of various switches input from these input ports.

  Further, the main control unit 41 can execute an interrupt process by interrupting the basic process when an interrupt occurs. In the present embodiment, a timer interrupt process (main) described later is executed at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in the present embodiment). Note that the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to a time longer than the sum of the time required to complete the repetition of the process depending on the control state in the basic process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main) Therefore, the process that is repeated according to the control state between the current and next timer interrupt processes (main) is completed at least once.

  The main control unit 41 is set to prohibit other interrupts during the execution of the interrupt process, and when a plurality of interrupts occur at the same time, the main control unit 41 prioritizes according to a predetermined order. An interrupt to be executed is set. If another interrupt factor occurs during the execution of the interrupt process and the interrupt factor continues even after the interrupt process ends, a new interrupt occurs at that point. It will be.

  An effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to effect devices such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1), an effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 described above, which are arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1. These effect devices are driven based on control by a later-described sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 performs output control of effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LEDs 55. However, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board separately from the sub control part 91, and the sub control part 91 is based on a command from the main control part 41. The output pattern of the effect device may be determined, and the output control unit may control the output of the effect device based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91. In such a configuration, the sub control unit 91 and the output The output control of the effect device is performed by both of the control units.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, although the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED55 are illustrated as an effect device, an effect device is not restricted to these, For example, it drives mechanically. A display device or a mechanically driven item may be applied as the rendering device.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the effect control board 90 includes a sub CPU 91a, ROM 91b, RAM 91c, and a microcomputer provided with an I / O port 91d. The sub control unit 91 controls the effect, and the effect control board 90. A display control circuit 92 that performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the LED, an LED driving circuit 93 that performs drive control of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55, an audio output circuit 94 that controls audio output from the speakers 53 and 54, When the power is turned on or when an initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, a reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a and a detection signal input from the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90 are detected. The switch detection circuit 96 outputs time information including date information and time information. The power supply voltage supplied to the timepiece device 97 and the slot machine 1 is monitored, and when a voltage drop is detected, a power drop detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal to that effect to the sub CPU 91a, other circuits, etc. , And the sub CPU 91a receives various commands transmitted from the game control board 40 and performs various controls for performing effects, and directly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. To control automatically or indirectly.

  The reset circuit 95 has a lower voltage for releasing the reset signal than the reset circuit 49 that gives the system reset signal to the main control unit 41 in the game control board 40. When the power is turned on, the sub control unit 91 It starts at an earlier stage than the unit 41. On the other hand, the power interruption detection circuit 98 has a voltage that outputs a voltage drop signal lower than the power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal to the main control unit 41 in the game control board 40. The sub control unit 91 detects a power failure at a later stage than the main control unit 41, and performs a power interruption process (sub) described later.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 has an interrupt function, generates an interrupt when receiving a command from the main control unit 41, and acquires a command transmitted from the main control unit 41. Execute command reception interrupt processing to be stored in the buffer. Further, the sub control unit 91 executes an interrupt process (sub), which will be described later, by generating an interrupt every time the number of input system clocks reaches a certain number, that is, every certain interval.

  Also, unlike the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 interrupts the process even when the timer interrupt process (sub) is being executed when an interrupt is generated based on the reception of the command. The command reception interrupt process is executed at the same time, and the command reception interrupt process is executed with the highest priority even if interrupts that trigger the timer interrupt process (sub) occur at the same time.

  The sub-control unit 91 is also supplied with backup power at the time of a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 91c is held while the backup power is supplied. That is, even if the power supply to the slot machine is stopped, at least a part of the contents of the RAM 91c is stored for a predetermined period. In the present embodiment, all areas of the RAM 91c are backup RAMs, and all the contents of the RAM 91c are stored for a predetermined period even when the power supply to the slot machine is stopped. In the present embodiment, all areas of the RAM 91c are backup RAMs, and all the contents of the RAM 91c are stored for a predetermined period even when the power supply to the slot machine is stopped.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using a winning probability corresponding to a set value in an internal lottery described later. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate being lower as the value is decreased in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and as the value decreases in order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases stepwise.

  In order to change the setting value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after the setting key switch 37 is turned on. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value read from the RAM 41c is displayed as a display value on the setting value display 24, and the setting value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. Transition to the setting change state. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from the setting 6, the display returns to the setting 1). . When the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is determined as the set value. When the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the determined display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

  In order to check the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on in a state where the bet amount is not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display 24, thereby shifting to a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot be progressed, and by setting the setting key switch 37 to the off state, the setting confirmation state is ended and the state in which the game can proceed is returned.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not a voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48 is detected every time the timer interrupt process (main) is executed. When a power failure determination process is performed and it is determined that a voltage drop signal is detected in the power failure determination process, a power interruption process (main) is executed. In the power interruption process (main), the RAM 41c stores destructive diagnosis data (5AH in the present embodiment) in which any bit is 1, that is, specific data other than 0 is stored, and all areas of the RAM 41c are stored. The RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on the stored data becomes 0, and stored in the RAM 41c. Note that the RAM parity is a value calculated as an exclusive OR of values stored in each bit of the corresponding area (all areas in the present embodiment) of the RAM 41c. Therefore, if the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c is 0, the RAM parity adjustment data is 0, and the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c is 1. In this case, the RAM parity adjustment data is 1.

  The main control unit 41 calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c at the time of activation regardless of whether the system reset or the user reset, and the value of the data for destructive diagnosis And the processing state of the main control unit 41 is restored to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 41c on the condition that the RAM parity is 0 and the value of the data for destructive diagnosis is also correct. However, if the RAM parity is not 0 (in the case of 1) or the value of the destruction diagnosis data is not correct, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the RAM abnormal error code is set in the register to control the RAM abnormal error state. However, the progress of the game is disabled. Unlike the normal error state, the RAM abnormal error state is not canceled even if the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, and a new set value is set in the setting change state described above. It will not be released until

  In the present embodiment, all data stored in the RAM 41c is retained by the backup power source even during a power failure, and the main control unit 41 determines that the data in the RAM 41c is normal when the power is turned on. In this case, the control state is restored to the control state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 41c, but only the data necessary for the return of the control state in the event of a power failure is backed up among the data stored in the RAM 41c. It may be configured to return to the control state before power interruption based on the data backed up at the time of input.

  In addition, when returning to the control state before the power interruption when the power is turned on, it is not necessary to return all the control states to the control state before the power interruption, and the minimum control state that does not disadvantage the player For example, it is not necessary to restore the state of all input ports to the state before power interruption.

  Next, initialization of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 will be described. The storage area of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 is divided into an important work, a non-saved work, a general work, a special work, an unused area, and a stack area.

  Important work items include various indicators, LED display data, I / O input / output data, game time counters, and other data that can be inconvenient to initialize, as well as the RT flag and RT remaining game count described below. Work to be done. The unsaved work is a work that holds the state of various switches, and a value is always set regardless of whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is destroyed at the time of activation. The general work is a work that stores data that can be initialized at the end of the BB, such as a stop control table, a stop symbol, the number of medals paid out, the total number of medals paid out in the BB, and a game state flag described later. The special work is a work that stores data such as various software random numbers that are initialized only before the setting is started. The unused area is an unused area in the storage area of the RAM 41c, and is initialized if any one of a plurality of initialization conditions described later is satisfied. The stack area is an area in which data saved from the register of the main control unit 41 is stored, and the unused stack area is one of a plurality of initialization conditions to be described later, like the unused area. However, if it is established, it will be initialized, but the in-use stack area is not initialized because the program continues.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 stores the data in the RAM 41c at startup when the setting key switch 37 is on, when a RAM error occurs, at the end of the BB, and at startup when the setting key switch 37 is off. When is not destroyed, when the five initialization conditions at the end of one game are satisfied, four types of initializations that are initialized in accordance with each initialization condition are performed.

  Initialization 1 is an initialization performed when the setting key switch 37 is turned on at the time of startup and transitions to a setting change state, or initialization performed when a RAM abnormality error occurs. In the storage area of the RAM 41c, all areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) except for the important work and the used stack area, that is, the area from the unsaved work to the unused stack area are initialized. The Initialization 2 is initialization performed at the end of the BB. In initialization 2, there are general work, unused area, and unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41c, that is, areas from the general work to the unused stack area. It is initialized. Initialization 3 is an initialization performed when the setting key switch 37 is off at the time of startup and the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed. In the initialization 3, the unsaved work, the unused area, and the The used stack area is initialized. Initialization 4 is initialization performed at the end of one game. In initialization 4, an unused area and an unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized.

  In this embodiment, initialization 1 is performed before the transition to the setting change state. However, the initialization 1 is performed at the end of the setting change state, or both before the transition to the setting change state and at the end of the setting change state. May be.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when a RAM abnormality error occurs at the time of power-on or the like, initialization 1 is executed, and the control state before that is initialized. The RT flag and the RT remaining game number assigned to the work are held without being initialized. On the other hand, the gaming state flag assigned to the general work is initialized as initialization 1 is executed.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, the prescribed number of bets that can be set is determined according to the gaming state (usually inside, BB (RB)), and determined according to the gaming state. The game can be started on condition that the specified number of bets is set. In the present embodiment, the winning line LN is activated when a prescribed number of bets corresponding to the gaming state is set.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, the winning line LN that is activated (hereinafter, the activated winning line LN is simply referred to as the winning line LN). A winning combination will be awarded when a combination of symbols called “comb” is complete. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols. The type of winning combination is determined according to the game state, but it can be roughly divided into a small role with payout of medals and a replay that can start the next game without the need to set the number of bets. There are a game combination and a special combination with a transition to a game state advantageous to the player. Below, a small role and a re-playing role are collectively called a general role. In order to win each winning combination determined according to the gaming state, it is necessary to win an internal lottery to be described later and set a winning flag for the winning combination in the RAM.

  Among the winning flags for each of these combinations, the winning flag for the small role and the replaying role is valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and is invalid in the next game, but the special flag winning flag is It is valid until a combination of combinations permitted by the flag is completed, and is invalid in a game having a combination of combinations permitted. In other words, once the special combination winning flag is won, even if the combination of the combinations permitted by the flag cannot be made, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. It becomes.

  In the internal lottery, it is determined whether or not the above winning combination is permitted before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). To do. In the internal lottery, first, a random value for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired when the start switch 7 is detected. Specifically, the value of the random number value storage work assigned to the RAM 41c is set to the lottery work assigned to the RAM 41c. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state and whether or not the special combination is carried over, the numerical data stored in the lottery work, the value of the gaming state flag for specifying the gaming state, and the RT described later are specified. The determination is made according to the number of determination values of each combination determined according to the value of the RT flag, the number of bets, and the set value. Note that carryover of special roles (bonus) means that if a bonus is not won in a game won in the internal lottery, the bonus winning status will be carried over from the next game onward, and the bonus won until the bonus is won Is to maintain.

  In the internal lottery, an internal lottery target, a current gaming state flag value, an RT flag value, and the number of determination values determined corresponding to the set value are stored in a random number for internal lottery (a lottery work). When the result of addition overflows, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For this reason, a winning combination will be won with a probability (number of determination values / 65536) according to the number of determination values.

  If a winning combination of any combination is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the combination determined to be winning is set in the internal winning flag storing work assigned to the RAM 41c. The internal winning flag storage work consists of a 2-byte storage area, of which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storing work in which the winning flag for the special role is set, and the lower byte is the winning of the general role It is assigned as a general role storage work for which a flag is set. Specifically, when a special combination is won, a special combination winning flag indicating that the special combination is won is set in the special combination storing work, and the winning flag set in the general combination storing work is cleared. When a general combination is won, a winning flag for the general combination indicating that the general combination is won is set in the general combination storing work. If no winning combination or combination of winning combinations is won, only the general winning combination work is cleared.

  Next, stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R will be described.

  The main control unit 41 refers to the table index and table creation data stored in the ROM 41b when the reel starts to rotate and when the reel stops and the reel that is still rotating still remains. A stop control table is created for each reel that is rotating. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to and the slip of the referred stop control table is referred to. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  In the table index, an index that indicates the start address of the area in which the data for table creation is stored, from the reference address when referring to the table index, according to the setting state of the winning flag by internal lottery (hereinafter referred to as the internal winning state) Differences up to the address where the data is stored are registered. As a result, a difference corresponding to the internal winning state is acquired, and the corresponding index data can be acquired by adding the difference to the reference address. Even if the winning status of the combination is different, when the same control is applied, the same address is stored as the index data. In such a case, the same table creation data is referred to. Thus, a stop control table is created.

  The table creation data includes a stop control table indicating the number of sliding frames according to the stop operation position, and an address of the stop control table to be referred to according to the reel stop status.

  The stop control table referred to according to the reel stop status is whether all reels are rotating, only the left reel is stopped, only the middle reel is stopped, only the right reel is stopped, It may vary depending on whether the middle reel is stopped, the left and right reels are stopped, the middle and right reels are stopped, and if any reel is stopped, stop Since there may be differences depending on the stop position of the reels already completed, the address of the stop control table to be referenced for each situation is registered for each rotating reel, and based on the top address of the table creation data, It is possible to specify the address of the stop control table that should be referred to according to the status of each, and it is necessary according to each status from this specified address. And to be able to identify the stop control table. Even when the stop status of the reels and the stop position of the stopped reels are different, when the same stop control table is applied, the same address may be registered as the address of the stop control table. In such a case, the same stop control table is referred to.

  The stop control table is data that can specify the number of sliding frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed. In the present embodiment, stepping motors that make one turn at a cycle of 168 steps (0 to 167) are used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven for 168 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. Then, 21 areas (frames) divided every 16 steps (the number of steps that one symbol moves) are defined for one reel, and these areas are areas 0 to 20 from the reel reference position. A number is assigned. On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is 21, and symbol numbers 0 to 20 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel, so symbols 0 to 20 are assigned to each reel. , Area numbers 0 to 20 are assigned in order. In the stop control table, the number of sliding symbols for each area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the number of sliding symbols for each area number can be acquired by expanding the stop control table. Yes.

  As described above, the stop control table created by referring to the table index and the table creation data corresponds to the area number, and the area corresponding to each area number has a stop reference position (in this embodiment, a perspective window). 3 when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected at the timing (the timing in which the number of steps from the reel reference position is included in the range of the number of steps). This is a table in which the number of frames is set.

  Next, the procedure for creating the stop control table will be described. First, at the start of reel rotation, the top address of the table creation data corresponding to the internal winning state of the game is acquired. Specifically, the table index is first referred to, index data corresponding to the internal winning state is obtained, table creation data is identified based on the obtained index data, and all reels are identified from the identified table creation data. The address of the stop control table for each reel corresponding to the state of rotation is acquired, and the stop control table for each reel stored at the acquired address is expanded to generate a stop control table for all reels.

  Further, when any one reel stops or any two reels stop, the index data acquired at the start of reel rotation, that is, the top address of the table creation data corresponding to the internal winning state of the game The table creation data is identified based on the table creation data, and the stop control table address of the unreacted reel corresponding to the stopped reel and the area number of the stop position of the reel is obtained from the identified table creation data. The stop control table for each stored reel is expanded to create a stop control table for the unstopped reels.

  Next, when the main control unit 41 effectively detects any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the control when the display result is derived to the corresponding reel is described. To explain, when any operation corresponding to the rotating reel is detected effectively among the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the stop operation position is based on the number of steps from the reel reference position when the stop operation is detected. The number of sliding symbols corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired by referring to the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired sliding frames. Specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps from the acquired number of sliding frames to the stop is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. Thus, the region corresponding to the region number that is the stop position ahead of the number of sliding frames from the region corresponding to the region number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the fluoroscopic window 3 The lower symbol area).

  In the table index of the present embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state, and one table creation data includes one reel. Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). In other words, table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state and stop control tables corresponding to reel stop states (and stopped positions of stopped reels) are uniquely determined. The stop control table created with reference to is unique for one internal winning state in one gaming state and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). Therefore, when all of the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are the same, the reel is based on the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern. The stop control is performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a value of 0 to 4 is determined as the number of sliding frames, and it is possible to stop the reel by drawing a maximum of 4 frames after detecting a stop operation. In other words, the stop position of the symbol can be designated from a range of a maximum of 5 frames including the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected. In addition, since it is necessary to move one frame to move the reel for one symbol, it is possible to stop the reel by pulling in a maximum of four symbols after detecting the stop operation. The symbol stop position can be designated from a range of up to five symbols including the operation position.

  In the present embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, the winning combination is drawn into the winning line LN to the maximum in the range of 4 frames, and the winning combination is drawn so that it does not align with the winning line LN. Create a stop control table with the number of sliding symbols and perform reel stop control. On the other hand, if you do not win any of the roles, stop control with the number of sliding symbols that does not match any of the roles Create a table and perform reel stop control. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if the winning combination can be stopped in the winning line LN within the drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. The combination that has not been performed will be controlled to be stopped in a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  If a special role and a small role are elected at the same time, such as when a special role is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, the elected small role will be placed in the winning line LN within 4 frames. The number of sliding symbols is set so as to be pulled in as much as possible, and for the stop operation position where the selected small role cannot be drawn into the winning line LN within the range of up to 4 frames, the winning special role is set to 4 in the winning line LN. A stop control table in which the number of sliding frames is determined so as to be pulled in as much as possible within the range of frames is created, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if it is possible to stop all the small roles that have been selected in the winning line LN within a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. If it is not possible to withdraw a small role that has been won in the draw range of up to 4 frames to the line LN, if the special role that has been won in the draw range of up to 4 frames can be aligned and stopped on the winning line LN, A control is performed to stop them in a uniform manner, and a winning combination that has not been won will be controlled to be stopped within a 4-frame pull-in range. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the small role with the winning line LN over the special role, and the special role can be won only when the small role cannot be drawn. When a special combination and a small combination can be drawn at the same time, only the small combination is drawn and the small combination is not aligned with the winning line LN at the same time as the special combination.

  In this embodiment, when a special role is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, or when a special role and a small role are won simultaneously, the special role and the small role are won simultaneously. If the winning combination is prioritized over the winning special role, the special role is controlled to align with the winning line LN only when the winning combination cannot be drawn. When the two are simultaneously elected, the control for aligning the special role with the winning line LN has priority over the small role, and the control for aligning the small role with the winning line LN may be performed only when the special role cannot be drawn. .

  If a special player and a replaying player are elected at the same time, such as when a replaying player is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, the winning line LN will be displayed when the stop operation is performed. In addition, a control is performed in which the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped within a drawing range of up to 4 frames. In this case, the symbols constituting the re-gamer or the symbols constituting the re-gamer elected at the same time are arranged within 5 symbols for each of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, that is, at intervals of 4 frames or less. Since it can always be stopped at any position within the 4-frame pull-in range, if the special combination and the re-playing combination are elected at the same time, the timing of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player Without fail, the re-playing role will always be won. That is, in such a case, the control for aligning the re-games with the winning line LN has priority over the special game, and the re-games will always win. In the case where the special combination and the re-playing combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the re-playing combination is drawn in and the special combination is not aligned with the winning line LN at the same time as the re-playing combination.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 rotates the reels for which the stop operation has not yet been detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected after the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started. And the control for stopping the display result on the corresponding reel is performed on condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected. Even if the reel rotation temporarily stops due to the occurrence of a reel rotation error, the stop operation is still detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected after the reel rotation is restarted. Control is performed to stop the display result of the corresponding reels on the condition that the rotation of the reels that have not been continued is continued and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected.

  In the present embodiment, the control for stopping the display result on the corresponding reel is performed on the condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected, but the rotation of the reel is started. Then, when a predetermined automatic stop time has elapsed, even if the reel stop operation is not performed, it is assumed that the stop operation has been performed, and automatic stop control is performed to automatically stop each reel. Anyway. In this case, since the reels are stopped without the player's operation, it is preferable to derive a display result that does not constitute any combination even if any combination is won.

  Next, various control contents executed by the main control unit 41 in the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  When the system reset signal is input from the reset circuit 49, the main control unit 41 performs the startup process (main) shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  First, after the built-in device, peripheral IC, interrupt mode, stack pointer, etc. are initialized (Sa2), the values of the I register and IY register are initialized (Sa3). By the initialization of the I register and the IY register, the address of the interrupt table to be referred to when an interrupt occurs is set in the I register, and the reference address for referring to the storage area of the RAM 41c is set in the IY register. . These values are fixed values and are always initialized at startup.

  Next, access to the RAM 41c is permitted (Sa4), and RAM parities of all storage areas (including unused areas and unused stack areas) of the RAM 41c are calculated (Sa5).

  In step Sa6, it is determined whether or not the RAM parity calculated in step Sa5 is zero. If the power interruption interrupt processing (main) is normally performed, the RAM parity should be 0. If the RAM parity is not 0 in the step of Sa6, the data stored in the RAM 41c is not normal. In this case, after executing the initialization 1 for initializing all the storage areas except the used stack area and the important work among the storage areas of the RAM 41c (Sa19), whether or not the setting key switch 37 is turned on. If the setting key switch 37 is on, a setting changing command indicating that the setting is being changed is generated (Sa16), and the generated setting changing command is stored in the command buffer (Sa17). ), The main control unit 41 described in FIG. 7 permits the interruption of the timer interruption process (main) executed at regular intervals (0.56 ms interval). Sa18), the setting change processing for such change of winning probability of winning, that is, the transition to the setting change state. When the setting change process is completed, the process proceeds to the game process shown in FIG.

  If the setting key switch 37 is OFF in the step of Sa20, an error code indicating RAM abnormality is set in the register (Sa21), an error command indicating RAM abnormality is generated (Sa22), and the generated error command is stored in the command buffer. Store (Sa23) and allow the interrupt of the timer interrupt process (main) executed by the main control unit 41 described in FIG. 7 at a constant interval (interval of 0.56 ms) (Sa24). Transition to the RAM abnormal error state. Then, for example, when the RAM abnormal error state is canceled by operating the reset / setting switch 38 by a game store clerk, the process proceeds to the game process shown in FIG.

  If the RAM parity is 0 in step Sa6, it is further determined whether or not the destructive diagnosis data is normal (Sa7). If the power interruption process (main) is performed normally, the data for destruction diagnosis should be set, and if the data for destruction diagnosis is not normal in step Sa7 (the data for destruction diagnosis is stored when power is interrupted) In the case other than 5A (H), the data in the RAM 41c is not normal, so the process proceeds to step Sa19 to execute initialization 1, and then the setting key switch 37 is turned on in step Sa20. For example, the processing of Sa16 to Sa18 described above is performed, and the setting change processing, that is, the setting change state is entered. If the setting key switch 37 is off in the step of Sa20, the above-described processing of Sa21 to Sa24 is performed, and the process shifts to an error processing, that is, a RAM abnormal error state. Then, when the RAM abnormal error state is canceled, the game process shown in FIG. 6 is started.

  If it is determined in step Sa7 that the destructive diagnosis data is normal, the data in the RAM 41c is normal, and therefore the destructive diagnosis data is cleared (Sa8). After performing initialization 3 for initializing the used stack area (Sa9), it is determined whether the setting key switch 37 is on (Sa10). If the setting key switch 37 is on, the above-described Sa16 to Sa18 Processing is performed, and the setting change process, that is, the setting change state is entered. When the setting change process is completed, the process proceeds to the game process shown in FIG.

  If the setting key switch 37 is OFF in the step of Sa10, each register is restored to the state before power interruption, that is, the state saved in the stack (Sa11), a return command is generated (Sa12), and the command buffer (Sa13), the main control unit 41 described in FIG. 7 permits the interruption of the timer interrupt process (main) executed at regular intervals (interval of 0.56 ms) (Sa14), before power interruption Return to the process that was executed at the end of. If any of the processes in the game process shown in FIG. 6 has been performed before the power interruption, the process of Sd1 to Sd6 of the game process is performed based on the value of the program counter (PC) returned in Sa11. Returning to the processing that was performed before the power interruption. Also, for example, if any of the timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 7 has been performed before power interruption, the timer interrupt is based on the value of the program counter (PC) returned at Sa11. Of the processes Sk1 to Sk26, the process returns to the process performed before power interruption.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 sends an internal winning command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a winning number command, a gaming state command, a return command, a setting changing command, an error command to the sub control unit 91. Send multiple types of commands including

  These commands consist of 1-byte type data indicating the command type and 1-byte extension data indicating the command content, and the sub-control unit 91 can determine the command type from the type data.

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the winning status of the internal winning flag, the type of the internal winning flag established, and whether or not the bonus is carried over, and is transmitted when the game is started by operating the start switch 7. . Further, since the internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated, it is possible to specify that the start switch 7 has been operated by receiving the internal winning command.

  The reel rotation start command is a command for notifying the start of reel rotation, and is transmitted when rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started.

  The reel stop command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, the area number of the corresponding reel stop operation position, and the area number of the corresponding reel stop position. And is transmitted each time stop control is performed in accordance with the stop operation of each reel. Since the reel stop command is transmitted when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, the fact that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated and the order in which the reel stop commands are received are received. Can be specified.

  The winning number command is a command that can specify a winning result such as whether or not a winning has occurred and the type of winning combination, and is transmitted by detecting the stop position of the reel when operating the stop switch for the third stop.

  The gaming state command is a command that can specify the gaming state of the next game, the type of RT, and the number of remaining RT games, and is transmitted when the game ends.

  An error command is a command that indicates the occurrence or cancellation of an error condition and the type of error condition. When an error is determined and controlled to an error condition, an error command indicating the occurrence and type of the error condition is sent and reset. When the error state is canceled after the operation is performed, an error command indicating the cancellation of the error state is transmitted.

  The return command is a command indicating that the main control unit 41 has returned to the control state before the power interruption, and is transmitted when the main control unit 41 returns to the control state before the power interruption.

  The setting changing command is a command indicating that the setting is being changed, and is transmitted at the time of shifting to the setting changing state. In addition, since the control state of the main control unit 41 is initialized with the transition to the setting change state, the control state of the main control unit 41 is initialized by a setting changing command indicating that the setting is being changed. Can be specified.

  The plurality of types of commands described above are temporarily stored in a command transmission buffer provided in a special work in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and are executed in the timer interrupt process (main) shown in FIG. In (Sk16), it is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. As will be described in detail later, the sub control unit 91 that has received the return command and the setting changing command determines whether or not the start-up of the effect control board 90 is normal.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the game process executed by the main control unit 41.

  In the game process, a BET process (Sd1), an internal lottery process (Sd2), a reel rotation process (Sd3), a winning determination process (Sd4), a payout process (Sd5), and a game end process (Sd6) are sequentially executed. When the end-time process ends, the process returns to the BET process again.

  In the BET process in the step of Sd1, the process waits in a state where a bet number can be set, and a process for starting a game when a specified number of bets is set according to the gaming state and the start switch 7 is operated is executed. .

  In the internal lottery process in the step of Sd2, whether or not winning is awarded to each of the above-described winning combinations based on the internal lottery random value latched simultaneously with the start of the game by the detection of the start switch 7 in the step of Sd1 (ie, display) A process for determining whether or not to permit the derivation of the result is performed. In this internal lottery process, a winning flag is set in the RAM 41c based on the respective lottery results. When a bonus (BB or RB) is won by internal lottery, a bonus carry-over flag is set. Then, as described above, the presence / absence of a bonus carry-over flag is determined to determine whether or not a bonus is carried over. Judgment processing is performed.

  In the reel rotation process in step Sd3, the process of rotating each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, the result of the internal lottery in step Sd2, and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player are detected. A process of stopping the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is executed.

  In the winning determination process in the step Sd4, when it is determined in the step Sd3 that the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, the winning is determined according to the display result derived for each reel 2L, 2C, and 2R. A process of determining whether or not it has occurred is executed. When a bonus is won, the bonus carryover flag is cleared in this process.

  In the payout process in step Sd5, when it is determined that a prize is generated in step Sd4, processing such as addition of credits and payout of medals is performed based on the number of payouts according to the win.

  In the game end process in the step of Sd6, a process of setting a gaming state in preparation for the next game is executed.

  In the game process, a command is generated according to the progress control of the game, set in the command buffer, and transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  7 and 8 are flowcharts showing the control contents of the timer interrupt process (main) executed by the main control unit 41 by interrupting the start process and the game process at regular intervals (0.56 ms interval). Note that other interrupts are automatically prohibited during the execution period of the timer interrupt process (main).

  In the timer interrupt process (main), first, the register in use is saved in the stack area (Sk1).

  Next, a power failure determination process is performed (Sk2). In the power failure determination process, it is determined whether or not a voltage drop signal is input from the power failure detection circuit 48. If a voltage drop signal has been input even in the previous power failure determination process, it is determined that a power failure has occurred, and a power interruption flag indicating that is set.

  After the power failure determination process in the step of Sk2, it is determined whether or not the power interruption flag is set (Sk3). If the power interruption flag is not set, the process proceeds to Sk4 and the power interruption flag is set The process proceeds to a power interruption process (main) described later.

  In step Sk4, port input processing for inputting detection data of various switches from the input port is performed.

  Next, the branch counter for identifying the timer interrupt to be executed in the timer interrupt process (main) is advanced by 1 from the four types of timer interrupts 1 to 4 (Sk5). In this embodiment, the timer interrupt 1 is a branch process during a timer interrupt that controls the motor to control the start of the reel. Specifically, the processes from Sk9 to Sk11, such as a reel start process described later. Is done. Timer interrupt 2 is branch processing during timer interrupt that performs LED display control, time counter update, door open / close status monitoring, control signal output control, command and external output signal update, etc. Specifically, the processes of Sk12 to Sk17 such as the LED dynamic display process described later are performed. The timer interrupt 3 is a branching process during timer interrupt that detects the origin passage of the reel, monitors the switch input, and reads out the random number value. Processing of Sk20 to Sk22 such as time processing is performed. The timer interrupt 4 is a branching process during a timer interrupt that detects the input of a stop switch and performs reel stop control. Specifically, the processes of Sk23 to Sk25, such as a stop switch process described later. Is done. In the step of Sk5, 1 is added when the branch counter value is 0 to 2, and is updated to 0 when the counter value is 3. That is, the branch counter value loops in the order of 0 → 1 → 2 → 3 → 0... Each time the timer interrupt process (main) is executed.

  Next, the branch counter value is referenced to determine whether it is 2 or 3, that is, timer interrupt 3 or timer interrupt 4 (Sk6). If it is not timer interrupt 3 or timer interrupt 4, that is, timer interrupt In the case of 1 or timer interrupt 2, it is checked whether the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are started or whether they are rotating at a constant speed, and whether the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are started or are rotating at a constant speed. For example, the motor phase signal output process for outputting the phase signal data changed in the motor step process of Sk10 described later and the phase signal data changed in the final stop process of Sk24 described later is executed (Sk7).

  Next, referring to the counter value for branching, it is determined whether or not it is 1, that is, timer interrupt 2 (Sk8). If it is not timer interrupt 2, that is, timer interrupt 1, the reel motor Reel starting process (Sk9) for controlling the step time interval when starting 32L, 32C, 32R, motor step process (Sk10) for changing phase signal data of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, reel motors 32L, 32C After the stop of 32R, motor phase signal standby processing (Sk11) for changing the phase signal to one-phase excitation after a predetermined time has been sequentially executed, and then the process proceeds to step Sk25.

  In the case of timer interrupt 2 in the step of Sk8, LED dynamic display processing (Sk12) for dynamically lighting various indicators, and output processing of control signals and the like for outputting data such as lighting signals of various LEDs to the output port (Sk13), a time counter update process (Sk14) for updating various time counters, a door monitoring process (Sk15) for monitoring the detection state of the door open detection switch 25, a door command transmission request, etc., set in the command buffer A command transmission process (Sk16) for transmitting various commands such as a setting change command, a return command, and an error command to the sub-control unit 91 and an external output signal update process (Sk17) for updating the external output signal are sequentially executed, and then Sk25. Go to step.

  If it is timer interrupt 3 or timer interrupt 4 in the step of Sk6, it is further determined by referring to the counter value for branching whether it is 3, that is, timer interrupt 4 (Sk18). If it is not interrupt 4, that is, if it is timer interrupt 3, the passing of the origin of the rotating reels 2L, 2C, 2R (pass of the reel reference position) is checked, and the occurrence of a reel rotation error is detected and stopped. Check if the preparation is complete (whether the stop preparation completion code is set). If the stop preparation is complete and the motor is rotating at a constant speed, operate the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel. Processing to pass through origin (Sk20), switch input determination processing (Sk21) for determining whether or not the detection state of switches has changed, operation detection command transmission request, etc. After executing random number reading process to be stored in the random number storing work the (SK22) sequentially reads numeric data from Staphylococcus R1D, the process proceeds to step Sk26.

  If the timer interrupt is 4 in the step of Sk18, the stop stored in the work on the stop reel is stored when the stop operation position is stored in the work on the stop reel in accordance with the detection of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. The stop position is determined from the operation position, the stop switch process (Sk23) for calculating the number of steps after which the stop should be performed, and the number of steps until the stop calculated in the stop switch process is counted. A stop process (Sk24) for starting braking by two-phase excitation and a final stop process (Sk25) for three-phase excitation after a certain time from the start of braking in the stop process are sequentially executed, and then the process proceeds to step Sk26.

  In the step of Sk26, the register saved in the stack area in Sk1 is restored, and the processing before the interruption is returned.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the basic process is interrupted at regular intervals to execute the timer interrupt process (main), and the process counter is updated each time the timer interrupt process (main) is executed. The processing determined according to the value is performed, and the load required for one timer interrupt processing (main) can be distributed. In addition, the power interruption is based on the voltage drop signal regardless of the processing counter value. A power failure determination process is performed to determine whether or not the condition is satisfied. If the power interruption condition is satisfied, the power interruption process is performed. It is possible to perform a power interruption process.

  In the timer interrupt process (main), it is determined whether or not the power interruption condition is satisfied. If the power interruption condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to the power interruption process. Since interruptions due to power interruptions do not occur during execution of interrupt processing (main), interruption processing can be interrupted during execution of timer interruption processing (main), or timer interruption processing (main) Since it is not necessary to wait for the end of the interruption to perform an interruption process associated with power interruption, the process associated with establishment of the power interruption condition is not complicated.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the power interruption process (main) executed when the main control unit 41 determines that the power interruption flag is set in the timer interrupt process (main) described above.

  In the power interruption process (main), first, all registers that may be in use are saved in the stack area (Sm1). Although the values of the I register and IY register described above are used, they are not saved here because the same fixed value is always set with the initialization at the time of startup.

  Next, destruction diagnosis data (in this embodiment, 5A (H)) is set (Sm2), and all output ports are initialized (Sm3). Next, RAM parity adjustment data is calculated and set so that the exclusive OR of all storage areas (including unused areas and unused stack areas) of the RAM 41c becomes 0 (Sm4), and access to the RAM 41c is performed. Prohibited (Sm5).

  Thereafter, the voltage decreases, and the CPU 41a of the main control unit 41 stops and shifts to a standby state. And if a voltage falls in this standby state, it will be in an operation stop state internally. Therefore, the main control unit 41 reliably stops operation when power is interrupted.

  After the access to the RAM 41c is permitted, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment first performs all the storage areas (including unused areas and unused stack areas) of the RAM 41c without performing other processes. Before calculating the RAM parity and then determining whether or not the stored data is normal from the calculated RAM parity, perform processing that must be performed in common regardless of whether or not the stored data in the RAM 41c is normal, Thereafter, based on the RAM parity, it is determined whether or not the data stored in the RAM 41c is normal.

  For this reason, the processing that needs to be performed in common regardless of whether the data stored in the RAM 41c is normal or not is separately executed when the data stored in the RAM 41c is determined to be normal and when it is determined to be abnormal. Since it is not necessary, the capacity of the program used for processing at the time of activation can be reduced.

  In addition, after the main control unit 41 is activated, after the access to the RAM 41c is permitted, the RAM parity is calculated before other processing is performed. Therefore, the state before any access to the RAM 41c is performed. Since it is determined whether the stored data is normal based on the calculated RAM parity, it is possible to improve the reliability of the determination of whether the data is normal.

  Further, in the power interruption process, the RAM parity adjustment data is calculated and stored so that the RAM parity based on all the data including the unused area and the unused stack area of the RAM 41c becomes 0, and the RAM 41c is restored at the time of restoration. It is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is normal by determining whether or not the RAM parity calculated based on the data stored in all areas including the unused area and the unused stack area is 0. Therefore, the determination can be performed accurately and easily, and even if an illegal program or data is stored in an unused area or an unused stack area, the illegal program or data is restored while being stored. Can be prevented.

  In addition, after calculating the RAM parity and before determining whether the stored data is normal from the calculated RAM parity, it is stored in the RAM 41c as a common process regardless of whether the stored data in the RAM 41c is normal. Each switch input data, confirmed data, edge data, that is, data indicating the detection status of each switch is cleared, and the data in the RAM 41c is normal when the main control unit 41 is activated. Whether returning to the control state or not returning to the previous control state, it is possible to immediately start checking the detection state of the switch after the interruption is permitted.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 controls the progress of the game. A MAXBET switch 6, a start switch 7, and stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are provided as operation switches. Of these operation switches, the start switch 7 is also used for setting value setting in a setting change state.

  The main control unit 41 detects these operation switches in a switch input determination process executed during a timer interrupt process (main) executed by interrupting at regular time intervals.

  The main control unit 41 executes a start-up process when power is turned on, and an interrupt is permitted at the end of the start-up process. Thereafter, a timer interrupt process (main) is executed at regular intervals. When the main control unit 41 can return to the state before the power interruption, a return command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 before interruption is permitted in the startup process. Further, if the main control unit 41 cannot return to the state before the power interruption due to an abnormality in the data stored in the RAM 41c, an error command indicating a RAM abnormality is issued before the interruption is permitted in the startup process. Sent to. If the setting key switch 37 is on and the RAM 41c is initialized and does not return to the state before the power interruption, it indicates that the setting is being changed before the interruption is permitted in the startup process. A setting change command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. Of the commands sent in the start-up process, the return command specifies that the main control unit 41 returns to the state before the power interruption, an error command indicating a RAM abnormality, and a setting change indicating that the setting is being changed. From the middle command, it is specified that the main control unit 41 does not return to the state before the power interruption.

  Next, the control of the effect performed by the sub-control unit 91 based on the command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the effect control board 90 will be described.

  When the sub control unit 91 receives a command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 executes a command reception interrupt process. In the command reception interrupt process, the command acquired from the command transmission line is stored in the reception buffer provided in the RAM 91c.

  The reception buffer is provided with an area capable of storing a maximum of 16 commands so that a plurality of commands can be accumulated.

  In the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not an unprocessed command is stored in the reception buffer. If an unprocessed command is stored, the sub-control unit 91 is the earliest. The control pattern table stored in the ROM 91b is referred to based on the command received in the stage, and the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53, 54, reel LED 55, etc. are controlled based on the control contents registered in the control pattern table. Performs output control of various rendering devices.

  In the control pattern table, the display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51 corresponding to the type of command, the lighting mode of the lighting effect LED 52, the output mode of the speakers 53 and 54, the lighting mode of the reel LED, etc. Control patterns of these effect devices are registered, and when the sub-control unit 91 receives a command, the sub-control unit 91 stores the control patterns registered corresponding to the effect patterns set in the RAM 91c in the game of the control pattern table. Among these, the control pattern corresponding to the type of the received command is referred to, and the output control of the rendering device is performed based on the control pattern. Thereby, the production according to the production pattern and the progress of the game is executed.

  If the sub-control unit 91 receives a new command during the execution of an effect triggered by the reception of a certain command, the sub-control unit 91 stops the effect based on the control pattern being executed and sets the newly received command. An effect based on the corresponding control pattern is executed. In other words, even if the production is not finished to the end, when a new command is received, the production that was being executed is canceled and a new command is received unless the received new command is not a command that triggers a new production. An effect based on the command is executed.

  When the internal winning command is received, the effect pattern is selected at a selection rate corresponding to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command, and is set in the RAM 91c. The selection rate of the effect pattern is registered in the effect table stored in the ROM 91b, and when the sub control unit 91 receives the internal winning command, the sub control unit 91 stores the effect pattern in the effect table according to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command. With reference to the registered selection rate, one of the effect patterns is selected from a plurality of types of effect patterns according to the selection rate, and the selected effect pattern is set in the RAM 91c as the effect pattern of the game. Even if the same command is received, a different control pattern is selected depending on the effect pattern selected when the internal winning command is received. As a result, different effects may be performed depending on the effect pattern.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a predetermined symbol combination is aligned on the winning line LN, a winning is achieved. The types of winning combinations are determined according to the state of the game, but can be broadly divided into special roles with transition to big bonus and regular bonus, small roles with payout of medals, and setting of bet number. There is a re-player who can start the next game without needing.

  The big bonus may be indicated as BB and the regular bonus may be indicated as RB. In some cases, a big bonus or a regular bonus is simply referred to as a bonus. In order for winning of each combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to set a winning flag in the RAM 41c to win the internal lottery and allow winning of the winning combination.

  10 to 13 are diagrams for explaining the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41 and the transition of RT.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the slot machine in the present embodiment is controlled to any one of the normal gaming state, the inside 1, 2, RB, and BB (RB), and further the normal gaming state (hereinafter referred to as the normal gaming state). In general, it is controlled to any one of RT0 to RT4.

  As shown in FIG. 10, among the winning combinations, special bonuses include two types of bonuses: a big bonus (hereinafter, each big bonus is referred to as BB) and a regular bonus (hereinafter, each regular bonus is referred to as RB). Is included.

  BB is awarded when the combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is aligned on the winning line LN. RB is awarded when the combination of “Black 7-Black 7-BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN.

  When BB wins, the game shifts to a big bonus that is controlled every game for a regular bonus during BB (hereinafter referred to as BBRB). The big bonus ends on condition that 316 or more medals have been paid out.

  When the RB wins, a transition is made to a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB). The regular bonus ends on the condition that any winning combination has won 6 times or 12 games have been consumed.

  As shown in FIG. 14, from the internal winning of BB until winning a prize, the inside is controlled to 1 · RT0, and until the winning of RB after winning is internally controlled to 2 · RT0 inside. Further, as shown in FIG. 14, after the big bonus or the regular bonus (collectively referred to as a bonus) is completed, the control is performed to normal / RT4.

  Even if either BB or RB is won in an internal lottery to be described later, if the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is not operated at an appropriate timing to make it possible to win these roles, they will win these roles. There is nothing. The symbols (“Black 7”, “White 7”, “Net 7”) that make up BB and RB are not arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, and right reel 2R. It is.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 11, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning roles, there are middle bells, lower right bells, upper bells 1-8, middle watermelons, right lower watermelons, upper watermelons, lower cherries, middle cherries, one role, right-up bells, right-up bevels, Includes a rising rivet.

  The middle bell is awarded when the combination of “bell-bell-bell” is arranged on the winning line LN, and eight medals are paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the bells are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when a middle bell is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that a winning can be made regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  A downward-sloping bell is when any combination of “Replay-Bell-Replay”, “Replay-Bell-Plum”, “Plum-Bell-Replay”, and “Plum-Bell-Plum” is aligned on the winning line LN. Wins and 8 medals are paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the replay and plum of the left reel 2L are arranged at a position one below the bell, and the replay and plum of the right reel 2R are arranged at a position one above the bell. Therefore, when any combination of “Replay-Bell-Replay”, “Replay-Bell-Plum”, “Plum-Bell-Replay”, and “Plum-Bell-Plum” is prepared, “Bell-Bell-Bell” ”Are lowered to the right, that is, aligned with the invalid line LM3.

  Further, either the plum or the replay is arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, and the bell is arranged within 5 frames in the middle reel 2C. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when a right-down bell is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that a winning can be made regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  Next, the upper bells 1 to 8 will be described. The upper bell 1 is awarded when the combination of “Replay-Orange-Orange” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 2 is awarded when the combination of “Replay-Orange-BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 3 is awarded when the combination of “Replay-BAR-Orange” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 4 is awarded when the combination of “Replay-BAR-BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 5 is awarded when a combination of “plum-orange-orange” is arranged on the winning line LN. The upper bell 6 is awarded when the combination of “Plum-Orange-BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 7 is awarded when a combination of “Plum-BAR-Orange” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 8 is awarded when the combination of “Plum-BAR-BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the replay and plum of the left reel 2L, the BAR and orange of the middle reel, and the BAR and orange of the right reel 2R are arranged at positions one level below the bell. "Orange-Orange", "Replay-Orange-BAR", "Replay-BAR-Orange", "Replay-BAR-BAR", "Plum-Orange-Orange", "Plum-Orange-BAR", "Plum-BAR-" When any combination of “Orange” and “Plum-BAR-BAR” is aligned, the “Bell-Bell-Bell” combination is aligned to the upper stage, that is, the invalid line LM1.

  In the left reel 2L, replays and plums are not arranged within 5 frames, and orange and BAR are not arranged within 5 frames for each of the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R. Therefore, even if one of the upper bells 1 to 8 is won in the internal lottery to be described later, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the winning upper bell configuration symbols must be operated at an appropriate timing. For example, you won't win the winning top bell.

  The middle stage watermelon is awarded when a combination of “Black 7-Watermelon-Watermelon”, “White 7-Watermelon-Watermelon”, “Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon” is aligned on the winning line LN. When the middle watermelon wins, 5 medals are paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, in the left reel 2L, any one of black 7, white 7, and watermelon is arranged within 5 frames, but for each of the middle reel 2C and right reel 2R, It is not placed within 5 frames. For this reason, even if the middle stage watermelon is won in the internal lottery described later, the middle stage watermelon will not be won if the stop switches 8C and 8R corresponding to the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R are not operated at an appropriate timing. .

  The right-down watermelon is awarded when a combination of “Bell-Watermelon-Black 7” and “Bell-Watermelon-White 7” is aligned on the winning line LN. When a watermelon with a downward right wins, 5 medals are paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the bell of the left reel 2L is disposed at a position below one of black 7, white 7, and watermelon, and black 7 and white 7 of the right reel 2R are watermelon. Therefore, when any combination of “Bell-Watermelon-Black 7” and “Bell-Watermelon-White 7” is prepared, “Black 7-Watermelon-Watermelon”, “White The combination of “7-watermelon-watermelon” and “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is lowered to the right, that is, aligned with the invalid line LM3.

  In the left reel 2L, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, but the watermelon of the middle reel 2C and the black 7 and white 7 of the right reel 2R are not arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, even if the right-down watermelon is won in the internal lottery described later, if the stop switches 8C and 8R corresponding to the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R are not operated at an appropriate timing, the right-down watermelon will be won. There is no.

  The upper watermelon is awarded when the combination of “Bell-Black 7-Replay” and “Bell-White 7-Replay” is aligned on the winning line LN. When the upper watermelon wins, 5 medals are paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the bell of the left reel 2L is arranged at a position below one of black 7, white 7 and watermelon, and black 7 and white 7 of the middle reel 2C are watermelon. Since the replay of the right reel 2R is located one position below the watermelon, “Bell-Black 7-Replay” and “Bell-White 7-Replay” are arranged. When any of the combinations is completed, the combinations of “black 7-watermelon-watermelon”, “white 7-watermelon-watermelon”, and “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” are aligned in the upper stage, that is, the invalid line LM1.

  Further, in the left reel 2L, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, but the black 7 and white 7 of the middle reel 2C and the replay of the right reel 2R are not arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, even if the upper watermelon is won in the internal lottery described later, the upper watermelon will not be won if the stop switches 8C and 8R corresponding to the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R are not operated at an appropriate timing. .

  The lower cherries are awarded when the combination of “BAR-Orange-ANY (ANY can be any symbol)”, “BAR-BAR-ANY”, “BAR-Bell-ANY” on the winning line LN. . When the lower cherries win, two medals are paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, since the BAR of the left reel 2L is arranged one position above the cherry, “BAR-orange-ANY (ANY can be any symbol)”, “BAR- When any combination of “BAR-ANY” and “BAR-Bell-ANY” is prepared, “Cherry” on the left reel stops at the lower stage, and the combination of “Cherry-ANY-ANY” moves up and down to the right, That is, they are aligned with the invalid lines LM2 and LM4.

  In the middle reel 2C, any one of orange, BAR, and bell is arranged within 5 frames, but in the left reel 2L, BAR is not arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, even if the lower cherries are won in an internal lottery to be described later, the lower cherries will not be won if the stop switch 8L corresponding to the left reel 2L is not operated at an appropriate timing.

  The middle cherries are awarded when the combination of “cherry-ANY-ANY” is arranged on the winning line LN. When the middle cherries win, a medal is paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, cherries are not arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L. For this reason, even if the middle cherries are won in an internal lottery to be described later, the middle cherries will not be won if the stop switch 8L corresponding to the left reel 2L is not operated at an appropriate timing.

  One winning combination is awarded when the combination of “Black 7-Cherry-Net 7” is aligned on the winning line LN. When one winning combination wins, one medal is paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the black 7 of the left reel 2L, the cherry of the middle reel, and the net 7 of the right reel are not arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, even if one winning combination is won in an internal lottery to be described later, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R are not operated at an appropriate timing. I won't win a prize.

  The bells that go up to the right are "Black 7-Bell-Orange", "White 7-Bell-Orange", "Watermelon Bell-Orange", "Black 7-Bell-BAR", and "White 7-Bell-" on the winning line LN. When any combination of “BAR” and “Watermelon Bell-BAR” is completed, a prize is awarded and 10 medals are paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, black 7, white 7 and watermelon of the left reel 2L are arranged one position above the bell, and orange and BAR of the right reel 2R are one position below the bell. "Black 7-Bell-Orange", "White 7-Bell-Orange", "Watermelon Bell-Orange", "Black 7-Bell-BAR", "White 7-Bell-BAR" When any combination of “watermelon-bell-BAR” is aligned, the combination of “bell-bell-bell” goes up to the right, that is, aligns with the invalid line LM4.

  In the left reel 2L, one of black 7, white 7, and watermelon is arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel 2C, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, orange, BAR One of these is arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when a right-up bell is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that, as a rule, it can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  A bevel that goes up to the right is awarded when any combination of “Black 7-Bell-Bell”, “White 7-Bell-Bell”, and “Watermelon Bell-Bell” is placed on the winning line LN. Medals are paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the black 7, white 7 and watermelon of the left reel 2L are arranged one position above the bell, and the bell of the right reel 2R is one below the replay or plum. When the combination of “Black 7-Bell-Bell”, “White 7-Bell-Bell” and “Watermelon Bell-Bell” is prepared, “Bell-Bell-Replay”, “ The combination of “bell-bell-plum” rises to the right, that is, aligns with the invalid line LM4.

  In the left reel 2L, one of black 7, white 7, and watermelon is arranged within 5 frames, and in the middle reel 2C and right reel 2R, the bell is arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when a right-up bevel is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that, as a rule, it can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  Ribbe, which goes up to the right, wins when a combination of “Bell-Bell-Orange” and “Bell-Bell-BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN, and 10 medals are paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the bell of the left reel 2L is arranged at a position one above the replay or plum, and the orange and BAR of the right reel 2R are arranged at a position one below the bell. Therefore, when any combination of “Bell-Bell-Orange” and “Bell-Bell-BAR” is prepared, the combination of “Replay-Bell-Bell” and “Plum-Bell-Bell” is raised to the right, that is, invalid. It will be aligned with the line LM4.

  In the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, one of orange and BAR is arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when an upward lottery is won in an internal lottery to be described later, a winning combination can be made regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 12, the re-game player among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, the replaying role includes normal replay, lower stage replay, fall replay, promotion replays 1 and 2, special replay, and SP (special) replay.

  The normal replay is awarded when a combination of “Replay-Replay-Replay”, “Replay-Replay-Plum”, “Plum-Replay-Replay”, and “Plum-Replay-Plum” is arranged on the winning line LN. Replays and plums are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, and right reel 2R. Therefore, as a general rule, it can be said that the normal replay is a role that can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if the winning is made.

  The lower replay includes “Bell-Orange-Orange”, “Belle-Orange-Cherry”, “Belle-Orange-Watermelon”, “Belle-Orange-Black 7”, “Belle-Orange-Net 7”, "Bell-Orange-White 7", "Bell-BAR-Orange", "Bell-BAR-Cherry", "Bell-BAR-Watermelon", "Bell-BAR-Black 7", "Bell-BAR-Net 7" , “BELL-BAR-WHITE 7” combination is awarded.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the bell of the left reel 2L is arranged at a position one above the replay or plum, and the orange and BAR of the middle reel 2C are arranged at a position one above the replay. "Bell-orange-orange", "bell-orange-cherry", "bell-orange-watermelon", "bell-orange-black 7", "bell-orange-net 7", "bell-orange-" "White 7", "Bell-BAR-Orange", "Bell-BAR-Cherry", "Bell-BAR-Watermelon", "Bell-BAR-Black 7", "Bell-BAR-Net 7", "Bell-BAR" When any combination of “White 7” is prepared, “Replay-Replay-Watermelon / Replay / Plum / Cherry / Net 7 / White 7”, “Replay-Plum-Replay-Replay-Watermelon / Replay / Plum / Chi Lee / Net 7 / White 7 ”,“ Plum-Replay-Replay-Replay-Watermelon / Replay / Plum / Cherry / Net 7 / White 7 ”,“ Plum-Plum-Replay-Replay-Watermelon / Replay / Plum / Cherry / The combination of “net 7 / white 7” is aligned at the lower stage, that is, the invalid line LM2.

  Further, in the left reel 2L, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel, orange and BAR are arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, orange, cherry, watermelon, black 7, net 7 , One of white 7 is arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when the lower stage replay is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that the prize can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  The tumble replay is awarded when the combination of “bell-replay-bell” is arranged on the winning line LN.

  Referring now to FIG. 3, the bell of the left reel 2L is located one position above the replay or plum, and the bell of the right reel 2R is located one position below the replay. So, when the combination of “bell-replay-bell” is complete, the combination of “replay-replay-replay”, “replay-replay-plum”, “plum-replay-replay”, “plum-replay-plum” goes up to the right. That is, they are aligned with the invalid line LM4.

  In the left reel 2L, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel, the replay is arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, the bell is arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when a fall replay is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that a prize can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  As shown in FIG. 14, after winning the fall replay in normal / RT0, it is controlled to RT1.

  The promotion replay 1 is awarded when a combination of “replay-replay-bell” and “plum-replay-bell” is arranged on the winning line LN. In the left reel 2L, one of the replays and plums is arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel 2C, the replay is arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, the bell is arranged within 5 frames. ing. Therefore, it can be said that, as a general rule, the promotion replay 1 can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if it is won.

  Promotion Replay 2 is when any combination of “Bell-Orange-Replay”, “Bell-Orange-Plum”, “Bell-BAR-Replay”, and “Bell-BAR-Plum” is arranged on the winning line LN. Winning a prize.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the bell of the left reel 2L is arranged at a position one above the replay or plum, and the orange and BAR of the middle reel 2C are arranged at a position one above the replay. Since the replay and plum of the right reel 2R are arranged one position above the bell, “bell-orange-replay”, “bell-orange-plum”, “bell-BAR-replay”, “ When the combination of “bell-BAR-plum” is arranged, the combination of “replay-replay-bell” and “plum-replay-bell” is arranged in the lower stage, that is, the invalid line LM2.

  In the left reel 2L, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel, orange and BAR are arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, replay and plum are arranged within 5 frames. ing. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when the promotion replay 2 is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that, as a rule, it can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  As shown in FIG. 14, after winning a promotion replay (promotion replay 1 or promotion replay 2) in normal / RT1, control is made to normal / RT0. As will be described later, the promotion replay is set not to win independently in the internal lottery in normal / RT2, normal / RT3, and normal / RT4. Further, when the special combination and the promotion replay are won at the same time in the internal lottery in the normal / RT2, the normal / RT3, and the normal / RT4, it is controlled to the internal 1 / RT0 or the internal 2 / RT0 at that time. For this reason, no promotion replay is won in normal / RT2, normal / RT3, or normal / RT4. As a result, it is configured not to be controlled from normal / RT2, normal / RT3, normal / RT4 to normal / RT0, and only when it is normal / RT1 is promoted replay, and only from normal / RT1 is normal / RT0. It is comprised so that it may be controlled.

  The special replay is awarded when a combination of “bell-replay-replay” and “bell-replay-plum” is arranged on the winning line LN. In the left reel 2L, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel 2C, the replay is arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, one of the replays and plums is arranged within 5 frames. ing. Therefore, as a general rule, special replays can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if they are elected.

  As shown in FIG. 14, after winning the special replay in normal / RT1 and normal / RT3, control is performed to normal / RT2. In addition, after winning the special replay in normal / RT2, control is performed to normal / RT1. As will be described later, the special replay is set so as not to be won independently in the internal lottery in the normal / RT1 and normal / RT4. Further, when the special combination and special replay are won at the same time in the internal / RT1 or normal / RT4 internal lottery, the internal 1 / RT0 or the internal 2 / RT0 is controlled at that time. Therefore, the special replay is not won in normal / RT1 and normal / RT4. As a result, it is configured not to be controlled from normal / RT1, normal / RT4 to normal / RT2, and a special replay is awarded only in normal / RT0, normal / RT3, and from normal / RT0 / normal / RT3. Only normal and RT2 are controlled.

  The SP replay includes “Replay-Orange-Black 7”, “Replay-Orange-Net 7”, “Replay-Orange-White 7”, “Replay-Orange-Plum”, “Replay-BAR-Black 7” on the winning line LN. ”,“ Replay-BAR-Net 7 ”,“ Replay-BAR-White 7 ”,“ Replay-BAR-Plum ”,“ Plum-Orange-Black 7 ”,“ Plum-Orange-Net 7 ”,“ Plum-Orange ” -White 7 "," Plum-Orange-Plum "," Plum-BAR-Black 7 "," Plum-BAR-Net 7 "," Plum-BAR-White 7 "," Plum-BAR-Plum " The winning combination will be awarded when the combination is complete.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the replay and plum of the left reel 2L are arranged at a position one above the orange and BAR, and the black 7, net 7, white 7 and plum of the right reel 2R are orange. , Because it is located one position below the BAR, "Orange-Orange-Orange", "Orange-Orange-BAR", "Orange-BAR-BAR", "BAR-Orange-Orange", "BAR-Orange" The combination of “−BAR” and “BAR-BAR-BAR” rises to the right, that is, aligns with the invalid line LM4.

  In the left reel 2L, replay and plum are arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel orange and BAR are arranged in 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, black 7, net 7, white 7, The plum is arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when SP replay is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that the winning can be made regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  As shown in FIG. 14, after winning the SP replay in normal / RT2, control is performed in normal / RT3. As will be described later, the SP replay is set not to win independently in the internal lottery in the normal / RT0, normal / RT1, and normal / RT4. Further, when the special combination and SP replay are won at the same time in the internal lottery in the normal / RT0, normal / RT1, and normal / RT4, the internal one / RT0 or the internal two / RT0 is controlled at that time. Therefore, the SP replay is not won in the normal / RT0, normal / RT1, and normal / RT4. As a result, normal / RT0, normal / RT1, and normal / RT4 are not controlled to normal / RT3, and SP replay is awarded only when normal / RT2 and normal / RT3 only from normal / RT2. It is comprised so that it may be controlled. If the special replay is won in the normal / RT3, the normal / RT3 is maintained.

  Next, the transition outcome will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 13, the transition items are “replay-orange-bell”, “replay-BAR-bell”, “plum-orange-bell”, “plum-BAR-bell”, “replay-bell-orange”. ”,“ Replay-Bell-BAR ”,“ Plum-Bell-Orange ”,“ Plum-Bell-BAR ”,“ Black 7-Orange-Orange ”,“ Black 7-Orange-BAR ”,“ Black 7-BAR- ” "Orange", "Black 7-BAR-BAR", "White 7-Orange-Orange", "White 7-Orange-BAR", "White 7-BAR-Orange", "White 7-BAR-BAR", "Watermelon -Orange-orange "," Watermelon-orange-BAR "," Watermelon-BAR-orange "," Watermelon-BAR-BAR ". In the present embodiment, left bells 1 to 4, middle bells 1 to 4, and right bells 1 to 4, which will be described later, are elected, and the reels other than the reels that serve as winning conditions for the middle bell are set as the first stop and are elected When the bell is missed, the above-mentioned transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 14, normal / RT0, normal / RT2, normal / RT3, and normal / RT4 are controlled to normal / RT1 after the transition points are aligned with the winning line LN. In addition, when the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN in the normal / RT1, the normal / RT1 is maintained.

  Next, a combination of lottery target combinations that are read out as lottery target combinations for each gaming state will be described. In the present embodiment, whether the gaming state is the normal gaming state, the inside 1 (the state where the BB is elected), the inside 2 (the state where the RB is elected), the BB Depending on whether it is (RB) or RB, the winning combination subject to internal lottery and its winning probability differ. Furthermore, if the gaming state is the normal gaming state, at least one of the re-game player and the winning probability to be subject to the internal lottery differs depending on the types of RT0 to RT4. As will be described later as a lottery target combination, a plurality of winning combinations can be read simultaneously and can be won in duplicate. In the following, “+” is indicated between winning combinations to indicate that the winning combination is simultaneously read out in the internal lottery.

  Normal / RT0, when BB, BB + weak watermelon, BB + strong watermelon, BB + weak cherry, BB + strong cherry, BB + middle stage cherry, BB + 1 single-player, BB + normal replay, BB + tumble replay, BB + promoted replay, BB + special replay, BB + SP Replay, RB, RB + strong watermelon, RB + weak cherry, RB + strong cherry, RB + 1 sheet, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, Middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3, right bell 4, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherry, single role, replay GR11, replay GR12, replay GR13, replay GR14 , Replay GR15, replay GR16, replay GR21, replay GR22, replay GR23, lip Lee GR24, becomes replay GR25 is the subject role of internal lottery.

  In addition, a weak watermelon is an upper stage watermelon + right-down watermelon. That is, when the upper watermelon wins, it can be recognized that it is a weak watermelon. A strong watermelon is a middle-stage watermelon + right-down watermelon. That is, when the middle stage watermelon wins, it can be recognized that it is a strong watermelon. A weak cherry is a lower cherry alone, and a strong cherry is a lower cherry plus one piece. In the weak cherries, the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” in the middle tier can be recognized as weak cherries, while the cherry stops at the lower tier of the left reel 2L and the BAR-BAR in the middle tier. It can be recognized that it is a strong cherry when the combination of “−BAR” is prepared.

The promotion replay is promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2. The bell is a middle bell + a downward-sloping bell. Left bell 1 is right falling bell 5 + upper bell 5 + upper bell 8, left bell 2 is right falling bell + upper bell 6 + upper bell 7, and left bell 3 is right falling bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 3, left bell 4 is right falling bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 4. The left bells 1 to 4 are also simply called left bells. The middle bell 1 is the middle bell + the upper bell 2 + the upper bell 5, the middle bell 2 is the middle bell + the upper bell 1 + the upper bell 6, and the middle bell 3 is the middle bell + the upper bell 4 + the upper bell. 7 and the middle bell 4 is the middle bell + the upper bell 3 + the upper bell 8. The middle bells 1 to 4 are also simply called middle bells. The right bell 1 is the middle bell + the upper bell 3 + the upper bell 5, the right bell 2 is the middle bell + the upper bell 1 + the upper bell 7, and the right bell 3 is the middle bell + the upper bell 4 + the upper bell. 6 and the right bell 4 is the middle bell + the upper bell 2 + the upper bell 8. The right bells 1 to 4 are also simply called right bells. The left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 are also simply referred to as push order bells.

  Replay GR11 is a fall replay + promotion replay 2, replay GR12 is a fall replay + promotion replay 2 + normal replay, replay GR13 is a fall replay + promotion replay 1, and replay GR14 is a fall Replay + promotion replay 1 + normal replay, replay GR15 is fall replay + promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2, and replay GR16 is fall replay + promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2 + normal replay.

  Replay GR21 is tumble replay + special replay, replay GR22 is tumble replay + special replay + normal replay, replay GR23 is tumble replay + special replay + lower replay, and replay GR24 is Tumble replay + special replay + normal replay + lower replay. Replay GR25 is tumble replay + special replay + promotion replay 1.

  When it is normal / RT1, BB, BB + weak watermelon, BB + strong watermelon, BB + weak cherry, BB + strong cherry, BB + middle tier cherry, BB + 1 sheet, BB + normal replay, BB + tumble replay, BB + promotion replay, BB + special replay, BB + SP Replay, RB, RB + strong watermelon, RB + weak cherry, RB + strong cherry, RB + 1 sheet, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, Middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3, right bell 4, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherries, single role, normal replay, replay GR1, replay GR2, replay GR3 The replay GR4, the replay GR5, and the replay GR6 are subject to internal lottery.

  Replay GR1 is normal replay + promotion replay 1, replay GR2 is normal replay + promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2, replay GR3 is normal replay + promotion replay 1 + lower replay, and replay GR4. Is normal replay + promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2 + lower replay, replay GR5 is normal replay + promotion replay 2, and replay GR6 is normal replay + promotion replay 2 + lower replay.

  Normal / RT2: BB, BB + weak watermelon, BB + strong watermelon, BB + weak cherry, BB + strong cherry, BB + middle cherries, BB + 1 single-player, BB + normal replay, BB + tumble replay, BB + promotion replay, BB + special replay, BB + SP Replay, RB, RB + strong watermelon, RB + weak cherry, RB + strong cherry, RB + 1 sheet, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, Middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3, right bell 4, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherries, single role, normal replay, replay GR31, replay GR32, replay GR33 The replay GR34, the replay GR35, and the replay GR36 are subject to internal lottery.

  Replay GR31 is special replay + SP replay + normal replay, replay GR32 is special replay + SP replay + normal replay + falling replay, and replay GR33 is special replay + SP replay + lower replay, and replay GR34. Is special replay + SP replay + lower replay + falling replay, replay GR35 is special replay + SP replay + normal replay + lower replay, and replay GR36 is special replay + SP replay + normal replay + lower replay + It is a fall replay.

  Normal / RT3: BB, BB + weak watermelon, BB + strong watermelon, BB + weak cherry, BB + strong cherry, BB + middle cherries, BB + 1 sheet, BB + normal replay, BB + tumble replay, BB + promotion replay, BB + special replay, BB + SP Replay, RB, RB + strong watermelon, RB + weak cherry, RB + strong cherry, RB + 1 sheet, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, Middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3, right bell 4, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherries, one piece, replay GR31, replay GR32, replay GR33, replay GR34 The replay GR35, the replay GR36, and the SP replay are targeted for internal lottery.

  When it is normal RT4, BB, BB + weak watermelon, BB + strong watermelon, BB + weak cherry, BB + strong cherry, BB + middle tier cherry, BB + 1 sheet, BB + normal replay, BB + tumble replay, BB + promotion replay, BB + special replay, BB + SP Replay, RB, RB + strong watermelon, RB + weak cherry, RB + strong cherry, RB + 1 sheet, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, The middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3, right bell 4, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle tier cherry, one-piece combination, and normal replay are subject to internal lottery.

  When internal center 1 · RT0, internal center 2 · RT0, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, center bell 1, center bell 2, center bell 3, center bell 4, right Bell 1, Right bell 2, Right bell 3, Right bell 4, Weak watermelon, Strong watermelon, Weak cherry, Strong cherry, Middle cherry, Single role, Normal replay, Lower replay, SP replay, Tumble replay, Promotion replay, Special Replay is the target for internal lottery.

  When it is BBRB · RT0, the weak cherry and all roles are subject to internal lottery, and when it is RB · RT0, all roles, RB bell 1, RB bell 2, and RB bell 3 are subject to internal lottery.

  All roles are all small roles other than right-up bevel, ie middle bell + right-down bell + upper bell 1 + upper bell 2 + upper bell 3 + upper bell 4 + upper bell 5 + upper bell 6 + upper bell 7 + upper bell 8 + middle watermelon + Lower right watermelon + upper watermelon + lower cherry + middle cherries + 1 piece + right rising bell + right rising rivet.

  The RB bell 1 is a right-up bell + right-up bevel, the RB bell 2 is a right-up bell + right-up bevel + right-up beryl, and the RB bell 3 is all small roles, that is, the middle stage bell. + Downward bell + Upper bell 1 + Upper bell 2 + Upper bell 3 + Upper bell 4 + Upper bell 5 + Upper bell 6 + Upper bell 7 + Upper bell 8 + Middle watermelon + Lower watermelon + Upper watermelon + Lower cherry + Middle cherry + Single role + Upright Bell + bevel up to the right + bevel up to the right.

  Also, in normal / RT0-4, etc., weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherries, one piece, normal replay, fall replay, promotion replay, SP replay that can be won simultaneously with either BB or RB The number of judgment values for internal 1 / RT0 and internal 2 / RT0 is read separately from the bonus, respectively, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherries, single piece, normal replay, fall replay Since it is added to the promotion replay and SP replay, the winning probability of each of the strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherries, single role, normal replay, fall replay, promotion replay, and SP replay will be constant. It is secured.

  In this way, the internal lottery role varies depending on whether the gaming state is the normal gaming state, 1 or 2 inside, BB (RB), or RB, and BB (RB) In RB, the internal lottery is performed using a lottery table in which the winning probability of the small role is set higher than that in the normal gaming state and inside.

  Also, when the game state is 1 or 2 in the inside, the subject of the internal lottery does not change depending on whether it is 1 in the inside or 2 in the inside, but it is 1 in the inside or inside The internal lottery is performed using a lottery table in which the winning probabilities of the target re-gamer are different.

  In addition, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state, the re-game player to be subject to the internal lottery differs depending on whether it is RT0-4, and depending on whether it is RT0-4 An internal lottery is performed using a lottery table with different re-game players and their winning probabilities.

  As will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, when a plurality of types of small roles (bells) and a plurality of types of replaying players are simultaneously elected, the type of the winning small role or replaying role and the stop Control is performed so that the symbol combination of the small combination and the combination of the re-playing combination determined according to the pressing order of the switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are aligned and stopped on the winning line LN within a drawing range of up to four frames. Accordingly, the types of the small combination and re-playing combination to be won simultaneously will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 15 to 17. FIG. 15 shows a list of small combinations and re-playing combination to be simultaneously won. FIG. 16 shows reel control when a plurality of replays are won simultaneously, and FIG. 17 shows reel control when a plurality of small roles are won simultaneously.

  As shown in FIG. 16, when the replay GR1 (normal replay + promotion replay 1) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of left, middle and right, the combination of the promoted replay 1 among the selected replay players is won. Control to stop in line with the line LN is performed, and when stop operation is performed in an order other than left center right, control to stop the combination of normal replays in line with the winning line LN is performed.

  When replay GR2 (normal replay + promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of left and right, the combination of promotion replay 1 among the selected replay players is aligned with the winning line LN Control to stop is performed, and when stop operation is performed in an order other than left and right middle, control is performed to align the combination of normal replays to the winning line LN and stop.

  If Replay GR3 (Normal Replay + Promotion Replay 1 + Lower Replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the middle left or right order, the combination of Promotion Replay 1 among the selected replay players will be aligned to the winning line LN and stopped. When the stop operation is performed in an order other than middle left and right, control is performed so that the combination of normal replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  If Replay GR4 (Normal Replay + Promotion Replay 1 + Promotion Replay 2 + Lower Replay) is won and a stop operation is performed in the middle right / left order, the combination of Promotion Replay 1 among the selected replaying players is placed on the winning line LN When the stop operation is performed in an order other than middle right and left, the control is performed so that the combination of the normal replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  When replay GR5 (normal replay + promotion replay 2) is won and stop operation is performed in the order of the middle left and right, the combination of the promotion replay 2 among the selected replay players is stopped in line with the winning line LN When the stop operation is performed in an order other than the middle right and left, control is performed so that the combination of normal replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  When Replay GR6 (Normal Replay + Promotion Replay 2 + Lower Replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of middle right and left, the combination of Promotion Replay 2 of the selected replaying players is aligned with the winning line LN Control to stop is performed, and when stop operations are performed in an order other than right center left, control is performed to align the normal replay combination with the winning line LN and stop.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the promotion replay 1, the promotion replay 2, and the normal replay are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on all of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. The reel control is performed so that the promotion replay 1, the promotion replay 2 or the normal replay always wins regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R according to the operation order.

  In this way, different operation modes are set as the operation modes for allowing the replays GR1 to 6 to win the promoted replays 1 and 2.

  Therefore, in the normal / RT1 where the replays GR1 to 6 are the targets of the internal lottery, if any of the replays GR1 to GR6 is elected, the promoted replay wins with a probability of 1/6, and the normal / RT0 Will be migrated.

  When replay GR11 (falling replay + promotion replay 2) is won and a stop operation is performed in the order of middle left and right, the combination of promotion replay 2 among the selected replay players is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the control is performed and the stop operation is performed in an order other than the left middle right, the stop replay combination is controlled to be aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  If Replay GR12 (Tumble Replay + Promotion Replay 2 + Normal Replay) is won and stop operation is performed in the order of left and right, the combination of Promotion Replay 2 among the selected replay players will be aligned to the winning line LN and stopped When the stop operation is performed in an order other than left and right, the control for stopping the combination of falling replays on the winning line LN is performed.

  When the replay GR13 (falling replay + promotion replay 1) is won and a stop operation is performed in the middle left and right order, the control of stopping the combination of the promotion replay 1 among the selected replay players in the winning line LN If the stop operation is performed in an order other than middle left and right, control is performed to stop the combination of falling replays on the winning line LN.

  If Replay GR14 (Tumble Replay + Promotion Replay 1 + Normal Replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the middle right-left order, the combination of Promotion Replay 1 among the selected replay players will be aligned to the winning line LN and stopped. When the stop operation is performed in an order other than the middle right and left, the control is performed to stop the combination of the fall replays aligned with the winning line LN.

  When Replay GR15 (Tumble Replay + Promotion Replay 1 + Promotion Replay 2) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of the middle left and right, the combination of Promotion Replay 2 of the selected re-players is aligned with the winning line LN. If the stop operation is performed in an order other than the middle right and left, control is performed to stop the combination of falling replays aligned with the winning line LN.

  If Replay GR16 (Tumble Replay + Promotion Replay 1 + Promotion Replay 2 + Normal Replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of middle right and left, the combination of Promotion Replay 2 among the selected re-playing players will be the winning line LN When the stop operation is performed in an order other than the right middle left, the control is performed to stop the combination of the fall replays on the winning line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the promotion replay 1, the promotion replay 2, and the fall replay are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on all of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. The reel control is performed so that the promotion replay 1, the promotion replay 2 or the fall replay always wins regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R according to the operation order.

  As described above, different operation modes are set as the operation modes in order to allow the replays GR11 to 16 to win the promoted replays 1 and 2 and to avoid the fall replay.

  Therefore, in the normal / RT0 where the replay GRs 11-16 are subject to internal lottery, if any of the replays GR11-16 is elected, the promoted replay wins with a probability of 1/6 and the normal / RT0 is maintained. On the other hand, the fall replay wins with a probability of 5/6 and shifts to normal RT1.

  When the replay GR21 (falling replay + special replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of left middle, right, and right, the combination of the special replays among the replaying players who have won is controlled to stop at the winning line LN. If the stop operation is performed in an order other than the left middle right, control is performed to stop the combination of the fall replays aligned with the winning line LN.

  When replay GR22 (falling replay + special replay + normal replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of left and right, the combination of special replays among the selected replay players is stopped in line with the winning line LN. When the control is performed and the stop operation is performed in an order other than right and left, the control is performed to stop the combination of the fall replays on the winning line LN.

  When replay GR23 (falling replay + special replay + lower replay) is won and a stop operation is performed in the middle / left / right order, the combination of special replays among the selected replay players is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the control is performed and the stop operation is performed in an order other than the middle left and right, the control is performed so that the combination of falling replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  When Replay GR24 (Tumble Replay + Special Replay + Normal Replay + Lower Replay) is won and the stop operation is made in the middle right-left order, the combination of special replays among the selected replay players is aligned to the winning line LN If the stop operation is performed in an order other than middle right and left, the combination of falling replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  If Replay GR25 (Tumble Replay + Special Replay + Promotion Replay 1) is elected and right-pressed, that is, if a stop operation is performed in an operation mode in which the right reel 2R is first stopped, the special replay among the replayed players selected When the stop operation is performed in the operation mode in which the combination of the above is aligned with the winning line LN and left-pressed, that is, the operation mode in which the left reel 2L is first stopped or in the middle mode, that is, the operation mode in which the middle reel 2C is first stopped In this case, a control is performed to stop the combination of falling replays in line with the winning line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 3, since the symbols constituting the special replay and the fall replay are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less in all of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R, Regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R, the reel control is performed so that the special replay or the fall replay is always won.

  In this way, different operation modes are set as the operation modes in order to win special replays and avoid falling replays with the replays GR21 to GR25.

  For this reason, if one of the replays GR21 to 25 is elected in the normal / RT0 in which the replays GR21 to 25 are the targets of the internal lottery, the special replay wins with a probability of 1/5 and shifts to the normal / RT2. On the other hand, the fall replay wins with a probability of 4/5 and shifts to normal RT1.

  When replay GR31 (special replay + SP replay + normal replay) is won and a stop operation is performed in the order of left, middle and right, the combination of SP replays among the selected replay players is stopped in line with the winning line LN. If the stop operation is performed in the order of left and right, control is performed so that the combination of normal replays among the selected replay players is aligned with the winning line LN, and the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle or right button. In the case where it has been made, a control for stopping the combination of special replays in alignment with the winning line LN is performed.

  When replay GR32 (special replay + SP replay + normal replay + fall replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of left and right, the combination of SP replays among the selected replay players is aligned with the winning line LN When the stop operation is performed in the order of left, middle and right, control is performed so that the combination of the normal replays among the selected re-playing players is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When a stop operation is performed, control is performed so that the combination of special replays is stopped on the winning line LN.

  When replay GR33 (special replay + SP replay + lower stage replay) is won, and stop operation is performed in the middle left and right order, the control for stopping the combination of SP replays in the winning replay combination in line with the winning line LN If the stop operation is performed in the order of middle right and left, control is performed so that the combination of the normal replays among the selected replay players is aligned with the winning line LN, and the stop operation is performed by pressing left or right. In the case where it has been made, a control for stopping the combination of special replays in alignment with the winning line LN is performed.

  When Replay GR34 (Special Replay + SP Replay + Lower Replay + Falling Replay) is won and the stop operation is made in the middle right / left order, the combination of SP replays among the selected replay players is aligned with the winning line LN. If stop operation is performed in the order of middle left and right, control is performed so that the combination of normal replays among the selected replay players is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped, and left or right press When a stop operation is performed, control is performed so that the combination of special replays is stopped on the winning line LN.

  When Replay GR35 (Special Replay + SP Replay + Normal Replay + Lower Replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of left and right, the combination of SP replays among the selected replay players is aligned with the winning line LN When the stop operation is performed in the order of right middle, left, and right, the combination of normal replays among the selected re-playing players is controlled to stop at the winning line LN. When a stop operation is performed, control is performed so that the combination of special replays is stopped on the winning line LN.

  If Replay GR36 (Special Replay + SP Replay + Normal Replay + Lower Replay + Falling Replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of middle right and left, the combination of SP Replay among the selected replayers will be the winning line When the stop operation is performed in the order of right and left, when the stop operation is performed in the order of right and left, control is performed so that the combination of the normal replays among the selected replay players is stopped in alignment with the winning line LN. Alternatively, when a stop operation is performed by middle pressing, control is performed so that the combination of special replays is aligned with the pay line LN and stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the SP replay, special replay, and normal replay are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on all of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Accordingly, the reel control is performed so that the SP replay, special replay, or normal replay always wins regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  In this way, different operation modes are set as operation modes for winning SP replays with the replay GRs 31 to 36, and different operations are performed as operation modes for winning SP replays or normal replays and avoiding special replays. A mode is set.

  Therefore, in the normal / RT2 where the replay GRs 31 to 36 are the targets of the internal lottery, if any of the replay GRs 31 to 36 is won, the SP replay is won with a probability of 1/6 and the process proceeds to the normal / RT3. On the other hand, the normal replay or special replay is won with a probability of 5/6 and the normal / RT2 is maintained. In addition, when SP replay wins as will be described later, one or more navigation stocks that are advantageous to the player will always be given, so if one of the replay GRs 31 to 36 is won in normal / RT2 One or more SP replays are won with a probability of 1/6, and one or more navigation stocks are given, and it is easy to win SP replays, that is, it is possible to shift to normal RT3 where there is a high possibility that navigation stocks will be given.

  In addition, in normal / RT3 where the replay GRs 31 to 36 are the targets of the internal lottery, if one of the replays GR31 to 36 is won, the SP replay wins with a probability of 1/6 and one navigation stock described later On the other hand, the normal replay wins with a probability of 1/6 and normal RT3 is maintained, and the special replay wins with a probability of 4/6 and shifts to normal RT2.

  As shown in FIG. 17, when the left bell 1 (lower right bell + upper bell 6 + upper bell 7) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the left button, the combination of the right down bell among the selected small roles is selected. The stop control is performed by aligning with the winning line LN, and when the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle or right side, any combination of the upper bell 6, the upper bell 7 or the transitional outcome is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. To control.

  If left bell 2 (lower right bell + upper bell 5 + upper bell 8) is elected and stopped by left-pressing, the combination of right-down bells in the selected small role is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When a stop operation is performed by middle pressing or right pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 5, the upper bell 6 or the transitional outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  If left bell 3 (lower right bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 3) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the left button, the right falling bell combination of the selected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the stop operation is performed by middle pressing or right pressing, control is performed such that any combination of the upper bell 2, the upper bell 3, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  If left bell 4 (lower right bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 4) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the left button, the combination of the right falling bells of the selected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the stop operation is performed by middle pressing or right pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 2, the upper bell 4, or the transitional outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the configuration symbol of the right-down bell is arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on all reels, and when the left bells 1 to 4 are elected, a stop operation is performed by pushing left. In this case, regardless of the timing of the stop operation, control is always performed so that the right lowering bell is aligned with the winning line LN, while the symbols constituting the upper bells 1 to 8 are at intervals of 5 frames or more on all reels. Even if the left bells 1 to 4 are elected because there are places that are arranged, if the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle or right, it becomes the drawing range of the constituent symbols of the elected upper bells 1 to 8 If the stop operation is not performed at an appropriate timing, the winning upper bell cannot be aligned with the winning line LN, and in this case, the control is performed so that the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When middle bell 1 (middle bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 5) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle bell, the control of stopping the combination of the middle bells among the selected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN. If a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or right-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 2, the upper bell 5, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When middle bell 2 (middle bell + upper bell 1 + upper bell 6) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle bell, the control of stopping the combination of the middle bells of the elected small roles with the winning line LN is stopped. If the stop operation is performed by pressing left or right, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 1, the upper bell 6, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When middle bell 3 (middle bell + upper bell 4 + upper bell 7) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle bell, the control of stopping the combination of the middle bells of the elected small roles on the winning line LN is stopped. If a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or right-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 4, the upper bell 7, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When middle bell 4 (middle bell + upper bell 3 + upper bell 8) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle bell, the control of stopping the combination of the middle bells of the elected small roles on the winning line LN is stopped. If a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or right-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 3, the upper bell 8, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the configuration symbols of the middle bell are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on all reels, and when the middle bell 1 to 4 is elected, when the stop operation is performed by middle push Regardless of the timing of the stop operation, control is always performed so that the middle bell is aligned with the winning line LN, while the symbols constituting the upper bells 1 to 8 are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or more on all reels. Even if the middle bells 1 to 4 are elected, if the stop operation is performed by pressing left or right, an appropriate range that will be drawn in the constituent symbols of the elected upper bells 1 to 8 will be used. If the stop operation is not performed at the timing, the selected upper bell cannot be aligned with the winning line LN, and in this case, control is performed so that the shift outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When right bell 1 (middle bell + upper bell 3 + upper bell 5) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing right, the combination of middle bells of the selected small roles is stopped in alignment with the winning line LN. When a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 3, the upper bell 5, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  When right bell 2 (middle bell + upper bell 1 + upper bell 7) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing right, the combination of middle bells among the selected small roles is stopped in line with the winning line LN. When a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 1, the upper bell 7, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When right bell 3 (middle bell + upper bell 4 + upper bell 6) is elected and a stop operation is performed by pressing right, the combination of middle bells among the selected small roles is stopped in alignment with winning line LN. When a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 4, the upper bell 6, or the transitional outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When right bell 4 (middle bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 8) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing right, the combination of middle bells of the selected small roles is stopped in alignment with winning line LN. When a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 2, the upper bell 8, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the configuration symbols of the middle bell are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on all reels, and when the right bell 1 to 4 is elected, when the stop operation is performed by pushing right However, regardless of the timing of the stop operation, control is always performed so that the middle bell is aligned with the winning line LN, while the symbols constituting the upper bells 1 to 8 are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or more on all reels. Therefore, even if the right bells 1 to 4 are elected, if the stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, an appropriate drawing range of the constituent symbols of the elected upper bells 1 to 8 is appropriate. If the stop operation is not performed at the timing, the selected upper bell cannot be aligned with the winning line LN, and in this case, control is performed so that the shift outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  Thus, in this embodiment, when any of the left bell, middle bell, right bell, that is, the push order bell is won, the stop operation is performed in a specific operation mode according to the type of winning combination. While the right-down bell or middle bell always wins, if the stop operation is performed in an operation mode other than the specific operation mode according to the type of winning combination, the upper bell is aligned at 1/4, but 3/4 In some cases, the upper bells are not aligned and the transition outcomes are aligned.

  For this reason, at the time of winning the push order bell, the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out can be changed depending on whether or not it is operated in a specific operation mode according to the type of winning combination. In other words, even if one of the push order bells is won, it is impossible to intentionally select a specific operation mode unless the type is known. Although a medal can be surely obtained by winning a prize, the upper bell can be won only by 1/4 at a ratio of 2/3, and a medal cannot be surely obtained.

  When RB bell 1 (Right-up bell + Right-up Rivebe) is elected and a stop operation is performed by left-pressing, control is performed so that the combination of right-up bells among the selected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. If a stop operation is performed by middle pressing or right pressing, control is performed to align the combination of rising right ribs on the winning line LN and stop.

  If RB Bell 2 (Rising Right Bell + Right Rising Bevel + Right Rising Berri) is won and stopped by pressing the middle, the combination of the right rising bells of the selected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. If the stop operation is performed by pressing the button to the left, the control is performed to stop the right-up bevel combination in alignment with the winning line LN. If the stop operation is performed by pressing the button to the right, Control is performed to stop the combination in line with the winning line LN.

  RB bell 3 (middle bell + lower right bell + upper bell 1 + upper bell 3 + upper bell 4 + upper bell 5 + upper bell 6 + upper bell 7 + upper bell 8 + middle watermelon + lower watermelon + upper watermelon + lower cherry + middle cherry +1 sheet role + right-up bell + right-up bevel + right-up bevel), and if the stop operation is performed by pressing right, the combination of right-up bells in the selected small role is aligned with the winning line LN Control to stop is performed, and when a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, control is performed to stop the right-beveled bevel combination aligned with the winning line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the configuration symbols of the right-up bell, the right-up bevel, and the right-up bevel are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on all reels, and when the RB bells 1 to 4 are won, Regardless of the timing of the stop operation, any combination of right-up bell, right-up ribebe and right-up bevel will be aligned on the winning line LN and 10 medals will be paid out, but at a rate of 1/3 Only "bell-bell-bell" combinations will be aligned to the right.

  Although not particularly shown, when a bell (middle bell + lower right bell) is won, a combination of “bell-bell-bell” is arranged on the winning line LN regardless of the stop order of the reels and the operation timing. To be controlled.

  Also, all roles (middle bell + lower right bell + upper bell 1 + upper bell 2 + upper bell 3 + upper bell 4 + upper bell 5 + upper bell 6 + upper bell 7 + upper bell 8 + middle watermelon + lower watermelon + upper watermelon + lower cherry + middle (Cherry + 1 hand + right-up bell + right-up rivebe) is selected, the “bell-bell-bell” combination is controlled to rise to the right regardless of the reel stop order and operation timing. The

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, it is controlled to any one of the normal gaming state, internal 1, internal 2, RB, BB (RB), and in the normal gaming state, any of RT 0 to 4 is controlled. It is controlled.

  As described above, the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 is allocated with an area for storing a gaming state flag that can specify a gaming state and an area for storing an RT flag that can specify an RT type. Yes. The gaming state flag is 4-bit data, 0000 indicates the normal gaming state, 0001 indicates the internal one, 0010 indicates the internal two, 0100 indicates the RB, and 1100 indicates the BB (RB). . The RT flag is 4-bit data. 0000 indicates RT0, 0001 indicates RT1, 0010 indicates RT2, 0011 indicates RT3, and 0100 indicates RT4. The RAM 41c has an RT flag storage area and an area that can store the number of remaining RT games for 1 byte, and stores the number of remaining games until the RT ends. In the case of RT0, 3, and 4 that do not end when the number of games is exhausted, 0 is set as the RT remaining game number.

  When the value of the gaming state flag is 0000 and the value of the RT flag is 0000, it indicates that the normal gaming state is RT0, and when the value of the gaming state flag is 0000 and the value of the RT flag is 0001, the normal gaming state When the value of the game state flag is 0000 and the value of the RT flag is 0010, it indicates that the game is in the normal game state and RT2, the value of the game state flag is 0000, and the value of the RT flag is In the case of 0011, it indicates the normal gaming state and RT3, and when the RT flag value is 0100, it indicates the normal gaming state and RT4, the gaming state flag value is 0001, and the RT flag value is If it is 0000, it indicates that it is 1 inside, and if the value of the game state flag is 0010 and the value of the RT flag is 0000, it indicates that it is 2 inside. When the gaming state flag value is 0100 and the RT flag value is 0000, it indicates RB, and when the gaming state flag value is 1100 and the RT flag value is 0000, it is BB (RB). It shows that.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, as the lottery table in which the number of determination values of the target combination is determined, the lottery table for internal one, the lottery table for internal two, the lottery table for RB, and for BB (RB) Each has a lottery table and a lottery table for the normal gaming state. Further, as a lottery table for the normal gaming state, a lottery table for RT0, a lottery table for RT1, a lottery table for RT2, and a lottery table for RT3 And RT4 lottery tables.

  Then, in the internal lottery process, referring to the value of the gaming state flag and the value of the RT flag stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, the type of gaming state and RT is specified, and the lottery table is selected accordingly. By performing the lottery using the selected lottery table, the lottery subject according to the game state and the RT type is selected with the winning probability according to the game state and the RT type.

  Specifically, referring to the value of the gaming state flag stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, whether the current gaming state is BB (RB), whether it is RB, whether it is 1 in the inside, It is determined whether or not it is 2 in the inside, and if the current gaming state is in BB (RB), for the BB (RB) in which the target combination of the internal lottery in BB (RB) and the number of judgment values are stored The lottery table is selected and the lottery is performed. If it is during the RB, the lottery table for the RB in which the target combination of the internal lottery and the number of determination values in the RB are stored is selected and the lottery is performed. If the internal lot 1 is selected, the lottery table for the internal lot 1 in which the internal lottery target role and the number of judgment values thereof are stored is selected and the lottery is performed. For the inside 2 in which the target role and the number of judgment values are stored While the table is selected and the lottery is performed, if the current gaming state is neither BB (RB), RB, nor internal 1 or 2, that is, if it is a normal gaming state, it is further stored in the RAM 41c. By referring to the value of the RT flag, and selecting the lottery table for normal use in which the target combination of the internal lottery and the number of determination values thereof are stored according to the type of RT specified from the value, The lottery of the target combination corresponding to each gaming state and RT type will be performed with the winning probability corresponding to each gaming state and RT type.

  Normal / RT0 is normal / RT1 when a promotion replay wins (when either one of the replays GR1 to GR6 is elected and a stop operation is performed in the order in which the promotion replay wins), normal / RT1 or normal / RT2 Shifts when the game is completed due to the consumption of the specified number of games. At this time, the value of the game state flag does not change from 0000 indicating the normal game state, the value of the RT flag is updated to 0000 indicating RT0, and 0 indicating that there is no limit on the number of games as the RT remaining game number. Is set. Regardless of the number of games after the transition to normal / RT0, the normal / RT0 shifts to the normal / RT1 by winning the fall replay or stopping the transition, or to the normal / RT2 by winning the special replay It ends when the special role is elected and moves to the inside 1 or inside 2 inside.

  Normal / RT1 is transitioned when normal / RT0, normal / RT2, normal / RT3, normal / RT4 stops, or normal / RT0 falls down, or normal / RT2 moves when special replay wins To do. At this time, the value of the game state flag does not change from 0000 indicating the normal game state, the value of the RT flag is updated to 0001 indicating RT1, and 1000 is set as the RT remaining game number. The normal RT1 is such that the RT remaining game count is subtracted for each game, and the RT remaining game count becomes 0 after digesting the specified game count (1000G in the present embodiment). The process ends when the transition is made to normal / RT0 or the special role is won and the transition is made to internal 1 or internal 2.

  Normal / RT2 shifts when a special replay wins in normal / RT0 or normal / RT3. At this time, the value of the game state flag does not change from 0000 indicating the normal game state, the value of the RT flag is updated to 0010 indicating RT2, and 30 is set as the number of remaining RT games. In normal / RT2, the number of remaining RT games is subtracted for each game, and when the prescribed number of games (30G in the present embodiment) is consumed, the number of remaining RT games becomes zero. Transition to normal / RT0, SP replay wins and transition to normal / RT3, transitional event stops and transition to normal / RT1, or special role is won and internal 1 or internal 2 It ends by moving to.

  Normal / RT3 shifts when SP replay wins in normal / RT2. At this time, the value of the game state flag does not change from 0000 indicating the normal game state, the value of the RT flag is updated to 0011 indicating RT3, and 0 indicating that there is no limit on the number of games as the RT remaining game number. Is set. Regardless of the number of games since the transition to normal / RT3, whether or not the normal / RT3 shifts to the normal / RT2 with the special replay winning, or the transition outcome stops and shifts to the normal / RT1 When the special role is elected and moves to the inside 1 or the inside 2, it ends.

  Normal / RT4 shifts to the end of BB (RB) and RB. At this time, the value of the game state flag does not change from 0000 indicating the normal game state, the value of the RT flag is updated to 0011 indicating RT3, and 0 indicating that there is no limit on the number of games as the RT remaining game number. Is set. Regardless of the number of games since the transition to the normal / RT4, the normal / RT4 stops the transition and moves to the RT1, or the special role is elected and moves to the internal 1 or the internal 2 To finish.

  The inside 1 shifts when the BB among special roles is won in the normal gaming state. At this time, the value of the game state flag is updated to 0001 indicating 1 in the inside, the value of the RT flag is updated to 0000 indicating RT0, and the number of games is also updated to 0 as the number of remaining RT games. Then, regardless of the number of games since the transition to the inside, the inside 1 finishes when the special role that triggered the transition to the inside 1 wins and shifts to BB (RB) or RB. .

  The inside 2 shifts when the RB wins the special combination in the normal gaming state. At this time, the value of the game state flag is updated to 0010 indicating 2 inside, the value of the RT flag is updated to 0000 indicating RT0, and the number of games is also updated to 0 as the number of remaining RT games. Then, inside 2 ends regardless of the number of games since the transition to the inside, when the special combination that triggered the transition to the inside 2 wins and shifts to BB (RB) or RB. .

  RB shifts when RB wins in 1 and 2 inside. At this time, the value of the game state flag is updated to 0100 indicating RB, the value of the RT flag does not change from 0000 indicating RT (0), and the number of remaining RT games does not change from 0. And RB is complete | finished by digesting 12 games or winning 6 times.

  BB (RB) shifts when BB wins inside. At this time, the value of the game state flag is updated to 1100 indicating BB (RB), the value of the RT flag does not change from 0000 indicating RT (0), and the number of remaining RT games does not change from 0. Then, BB (RB) ends when the total number of medals paid out to BB (RB) exceeds the prescribed number, regardless of the number of games since the transition to BB (RB).

  Further, in the slot machine according to the present embodiment, when the gaming state is RT0 to 3, the sub-control unit 91 provides an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) that can execute a navigation effect in which an internal lottery result is notified. The production state can be controlled.

  Here, the gaming state and the RT transition status of the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 14, when RB or BB (RB) ends, the routine shifts to normal RT4.

  In normal / RT4, when the transition is stopped, the transition is made to RT1, and when the special role is elected, the transition is made to internal 1 or internal 2 according to the type of the special role won.

  In normal / RT4, if any of the left bells 1-4, middle bells 1-4, right bells 1-4 is won and the small role cannot be won, the transitional outcome will stop. Therefore, any of the left bell 1-4, the middle bell 1-4, the right bell 1-4 can be won and the small role can be won in the normal RT 4 which has been shifted to after the end of RB or BB (RB) If not, the process moves to normal RT1.

  Normally, in RT1, the special role is not won, the promotion replay is not won, the specified number of games (1000G) is consumed, or the promotion replay wins, and the normal role is transferred to RT0, and the special role is won Depending on the type of the special role that has been won, the game moves to the inside 1 or 2 inside.

  Usually ・ Replay GR1-6 wins in RT1, and the promotion replay wins when the stop order is correct. Therefore, in normal ・ RT1, replay GR1-6 wins and corrects in the order of stop. It will shift to RT0.

  In normal / RT0, if the fall replay wins, or if the transition is stopped, it moves to normal / RT1, and if the special replay wins, it moves to normal / RT2, and the special role is won. Depending on the type of the special role, it shifts to 1 inside or 2 inside.

  Usually, the replays GR11 to 16 are won at RT0, the promotion replay wins when the stopping order is correct, and the fall replay wins when the answer is incorrect. In addition, when the replays GR21 to 25 are elected in normal / RT0 and the stop order is correct, the special replay is won, and if the answer is incorrect, the fall replay is won. In addition, in the case of normal / RT0, when any one of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 is won and the small role cannot be won, the transitional outcome stops. Therefore, in normal / RT0, the replay GRs 21 to 25 are elected and the stop order is correct, so that the transition is made to normal / RT2 and the replay GRs 11 to 16 are elected and the stop order is incorrect or the left bell 1 -4, middle bell 1 to 4, right bell 1 to 4 are elected, and if it is not possible to win a small role, it will shift to normal · RT1.

  Normally, in RT2, the special role is not won, SP replay is not won, and the regular game number (30G) is used to move to normal RT0, and SP replay is won to move to normal RT3, When the special role is elected, it shifts to 1 inside or 2 inside depending on the kind of the special role won.

  In normal / RT2, the replay GRs 31 to 36 are won, and the SP replay wins when the stop order is correct. Further, in the normal / RT2, when any of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4 and the right bell 1 to 4 is won and the small role cannot be won, the transitional outcome stops. For this reason, in normal / RT2, the replays GR31 to 36 are elected, and when the stopping order is correct, the routine proceeds to normal / RT3, and any of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 Will be transferred to normal / RT1 if the winning combination is not successful.

  In normal / RT3, when the special replay wins, it moves to RT2, and when the transition roll stops, it moves to normal / RT1, and the special role is elected. Transition to Medium 1 or Internal 2

  In normal / RT3, the replay GRs 31 to 36 are elected, the SP replay or the normal replay is won when the stop order is correct, and the special replay is won if the answer is incorrect. Further, in the normal / RT3, when any one of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 is won and the small role cannot be won, the transitional outcome is stopped. For this reason, in normal / RT3, the replay GRs 31 to 36 are elected, and the stop order becomes incorrect, so the routine proceeds to normal / RT2, and the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, the right bell 1 to 4 If either of them wins and the small combination cannot be won, the routine will shift to RT1.

  In the inside 1 and 2, the special role that triggers the transition to the inside wins a transition to RB or BB (RB).

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the gaming state flag is assigned to the general work that is initialized when the setting is changed in the area of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, while the RT flag and the number of remaining RT games are In the area of the RAM 41c, it is assigned to an important work that is not initialized when the setting is changed.

  For this reason, when the setting is changed in the normal gaming state, the gaming state flag is initialized and updated to 0000 indicating the normal gaming state, but the value of the RT flag and the number of remaining RT games are changed. Since the previous state is maintained, when the setting is changed in the normal gaming state, the RT type before the setting change and the number of remaining RT games are inherited even after the setting is changed.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, when the gaming state shifts from the normal gaming state to the inside 1 or the inside 2, the value of the RT flag is updated to 0000 indicating RT0 and then the state is changed. Until the RB or BB (RB) ends, the value of the RT flag is maintained at 0000 indicating RT0.

  For this reason, when the setting is changed in the inside 1 and 2, the gaming state flag is initialized and updated to 0000 indicating the normal gaming state, and the value of the RT flag is maintained, but is always 0000 indicating RT0. Therefore, when the setting is changed in the inside, the normal gaming state RT0 is always set.

  Similarly, when the setting is changed in BB (RB), the gaming state flag is initialized and updated to 0000 indicating the normal gaming state, and the value of the RT flag is maintained, but 0000 indicating RT0 is always set. Since it is set, even when the setting is changed in BB (RB), it always becomes the normal gaming state RT0.

  Even in the case of a slot machine that can maintain the game state before the change even if the setting is changed, an extremely advantageous game state such as a bonus is generally initialized before opening the store. For this reason, in a conventional slot machine, a specific game state that is extremely advantageous to the player is ended by changing the setting, but in order to specify whether the game state before the setting change is a specific game state, The data indicating the state is maintained, and after the setting change, when the data indicating the specific gaming state is set, the data indicating the specific gaming state is initialized at that time and the gaming state is set again. When the setting is changed in a specific gaming state, to initialize the gaming state after the change, the data initialized after the change, that is, the data that is not required after the setting change is maintained. It was necessary to keep.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the setting is changed, the data before the change is maintained for the RT flag and the number of remaining RT games, while the value before the setting is changed for the game state flag. Since it is initialized and updated to a value indicating the normal gaming state, only the probability of the internal lottery specified by the RT flag and the number of remaining games can be taken over even after the setting is changed, and is specified by the gaming state flag. The probability of the internal lottery can be initialized by changing the setting. Then, when a value indicating a specific gaming state (a value indicating internal or BB (RB)) is set as the gaming state flag, the RT flag and the number of remaining RT games are initialized and specified as the gaming state flag. When the value indicating the gaming state is set, the lottery is performed using only the lottery table specified from the gaming state flag without using the lottery table specified from the RT flag in the internal lottery. If the setting is changed while the gaming state flag indicating the specific gaming state is set, the gaming state flag, the RT flag, and the number of remaining RT games are initialized after the setting is changed. Therefore, only the RT flag and the number of remaining RT games are maintained even after the setting is changed, and the gaming state flag indicating a specific gaming state is maintained. When the setting is changed while the game is set, the game state flag is also set without retaining data that is not used after the setting change, that is, data that becomes unnecessary after the setting change as in the past. The RT flag can also be initialized.

  In addition, when the setting is changed in a state in which a gaming state flag indicating a specific gaming state is set, after the setting change, in addition to the gaming state flag and the RT flag, the number of remaining RT games is also initialized. Therefore, when a setting change is made in a state in which a gaming state flag indicating a specific gaming state is set, regardless of the number of games since the gaming state flag is set, Since all of the same state, that is, the gaming state flag, the RT flag, and the RT remaining number of games are initialized, there is no unfairness to the player depending on the timing of the setting change. Fairness can be ensured.

  In the present embodiment, when the internal lottery is performed, the game state flag is first referred to, and the lottery table is selected with reference to the RT flag only when the game state flag indicates a game state other than the specific game state. At the same time, when the game state flag indicates a specific game state, the lottery table used for the specific game state is selected without referring to the RT flag and the lottery is performed. For this reason, after referring to the RT flag and then referring to the gaming state flag, if it is determined that the gaming state flag is a gaming state flag indicating a specific gaming state, a lottery table corresponding to the gaming state flag is displayed. The process of selecting the RT flag is wasted, but only when the gaming state flag is first referred to and the gaming state flag indicates a gaming state other than the specific gaming state as in the present embodiment, the RT flag By selecting the lottery table with reference to, it is possible to omit the process of referring to the RT flag that does not affect the lottery table when the game state flag indicating the specific game state is set.

  In the present embodiment, the RT flag and the number of remaining RT games are initialized when a game state flag indicating a state in which 1 or 2 inside, that is, a special role is won, is set as a specific game state. If the game status flag indicating the internal 1 or 2 is set, the lottery table only using the lottery table specified from the game status flag is used instead of the lottery table specified from the RT flag in the internal lottery. Therefore, in the state where the special role is elected, only the setting change is made, and the game state flag and the RT flag are initialized, so the game store is closed with the special role elected being carried over. In that case, if you want to initialize the state where the special role is elected, and also want to initialize the RT flag and the number of remaining RT games, you only need to change the settings, so the next morning until the opening of the store Work can be to be done efficiently in order to end a state in which the winning has been carried over a special role as a preparation to welcome the skill person.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the RT flag and the RT remaining number of games are initialized even when RB or BB (RB) as a specific gaming state, that is, a gaming state flag indicating a bonus advantageous to the player is set. If the game state flag indicating RB or BB (RB) is set, the game state flag is specified without using the lottery table specified from the RT flag in the internal lottery. Since the lottery is performed using only the lottery table, only the setting is changed in RB and BB (RB), and the gaming state flag and the RT flag are initialized, so during RB or BB (RB) When the amusement store is closed, RB and BB (RB) are initialized, and the RT flag and RT remaining game number are also initialized. Requires therefore, it is possible to perform RB in preparation to welcome the player until the next morning opening, the work for finishing the BB (RB) efficiently.

  In the present embodiment, when the RB or BB (RB) ends, that is, when a specific gaming state ends, the RT flag indicating RT4 is different from the RT flag when initializing the RT flag, that is, the RT flag indicating RT0. It is possible to set different RT flag states depending on whether the setting is changed in a specific gaming state or the setting is changed after the end of the specific gaming state. In other words, when a store is closed in a specific gaming state, the game store can select whether to change the setting while maintaining the specific gaming state or to change the setting after the specific gaming state is ended. It is possible to select whether the RT state is RT0 or RT4.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the setting is changed in a specific gaming state among RT0 to RT4 constituting the normal gaming state, the expected number of games until the transition to another gaming state or another RT (average) RT0 in the normal gaming state with the smallest number of games), so when the setting is changed in a specific gaming state, it is possible to change to another gaming state or RT with a small number of games. The game store can easily select whether to keep RT0 or change to another gaming state or RT.

  In addition, among RT0 to RT4 constituting the normal gaming state, RT0 in the normal gaming state that shifts when the setting is changed in a specific gaming state is a different gaming state or other RT regardless of the number of games after the transition. Since there is no need to select the number of RT games to be transferred when changing settings, there is no need to select another game state or other RT until the specified number of games is consumed. When the setting is changed in the gaming state, it is possible to prevent the gaming store from being restricted from changing to another gaming state or RT. Furthermore, among RT0 to RT4 constituting the normal gaming state, RT0 in the normal gaming state that shifts when the setting is changed in the specific gaming state, that is, RT that shifts simultaneously when shifting to the specific gaming state is the number of games. When the setting is changed in a state in which a gaming state flag indicating a specific gaming state is set, the RT0 after the setting is changed regardless of the number of games since the gaming state flag is set. Since the conditions for shifting from one RT to another do not change depending on the state before the setting change, it will not be unfair to the player depending on the timing of the setting change, so that the fairness of the game can be ensured. it can.

  In the present embodiment, when the internal lottery is performed, the game state flag is first referred to, and the lottery table is selected with reference to the RT flag only when the game state flag indicates a game state other than the specific game state. In addition, when the gaming state flag indicates a specific gaming state, the lottery table used for the specific gaming state is selected without referring to the RT flag, that is, the lottery table is selected, that is, the gaming state flag is referred to with priority. The RT flag is referred to only when necessary, but a lottery table used for internal lottery may be specified using both the value of the gaming state flag and the value of the RT flag.

  Next, various control contents executed by the sub-control unit 91 in the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  When the system reset signal is input from the reset circuit 95, the sub control unit 91 performs the startup process (sub) shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  First, after the built-in device, peripheral IC, interrupt mode, stack pointer, etc. are initialized (Sn1), access to the RAM 91c is permitted (Sn2). Next, it is determined whether or not the return command generated in Sa12 of the startup process (main) in FIG. 5 is received from the main control unit 41 (Sn3). If the return command has not been received, it is determined whether or not the setting changing command generated in Sa16 of the startup process (main) in FIG. 5 has been received from the main control unit 41 (Sn4). When a setting change command is received, a setting reception command flag indicating that the setting change command has been received is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (Sn5).

  When a return command is received or when a setting change command is received, it is determined whether there is backup data in the RAM 91c. Whether or not there is backup data in the RAM 91c is confirmed by, for example, whether or not there is a backup flag set in the RAM 91c in the power interruption process described later (Sn6). When the system reset signal is input from the reset circuit 95 and the startup process is performed, the start-up of the effect control board 90 is normal, and thus the backup flag should be set in the RAM 91c in the power interruption process. Therefore, if the backup flag is not set in step Sn6, the data stored in the RAM 91c is not normal. That is, the system reset signal is input from the reset circuit 95 and normal startup processing is not performed, and for example, an illegal act such as transmitting an illegal radio wave to the effect control board 90 is performed, and the effect control board 90 rises. It will not be normal. Therefore, in this case, a penalty flag used when determining whether or not to give a penalty in the AT lottery process of FIG. 23 is set in the RAM 91c (Sn12a). Then, 10 games are set in the penalty counter (Sn12b), and the RAM 91c is initialized (Sn13). On the other hand, if it is determined in Sn6 that the backup flag is set, the data in the RAM is normal and the backup flag is cleared (Sn7).

  When the backup flag is cleared in step Sn7, the RAM parity of all storage areas of the RAM 91c is calculated (Sn8). In the Sn9 step, it is determined whether or not the RAM parity calculated in the Sn8 step is zero. When the system reset signal is input from the reset circuit 95 and the activation process is performed, the RAM parity should be zero because the rise of the effect control board 90 is normal. Therefore, if the RAM parity is not 0 in the step of Sn9, the data stored in the RAM 91c is not normal. That is, the system reset signal is input from the reset circuit 95 and normal activation processing is not performed, and for example, an illegal act such as transmitting an unauthorized radio wave to the effect control board 90 is performed, and the effect control board 90 is normal. It means that the rise was not done. In this case, a penalty flag used when determining whether or not to give a penalty in the AT lottery process of FIG. 23 is set in the RAM 91c (Sn12a). Then, 10 games are set in a penalty counter for setting a determination condition unfavorable to the player among a plurality of types of determination conditions for determining whether or not to execute AT in the AT lottery described later (Sn12b) Further, initialization of the RAM 91c is executed (Sn13). In a game with a penalty period in which the number of games is set in the penalty counter, an AT lottery is not performed depending on the type of AT lottery conditions established, and even if an AT lottery is performed, the probability of winning an AT lottery is low. In addition, when determining the number of AT games, a game number lottery is performed so that the number of games is reduced.

  In the step of Sn9, if the RAM parity is 0, it is determined whether or not the setting change command reception flag is stored in the RAM 91c (Sn10).

  If the setting change command reception flag is stored in the RAM 91c, the RAM 91c is initialized (Sn13). When the command change flag during setting change is not stored in the RAM 91c, the return process is executed based on the backed up data (Sn11). If it is determined in step Sn4 that the setting change command has not been received, whether or not the error command generated in Sa22 of the startup process (main) in FIG. 5 has been received from the main control unit 41. Is determined (Sn14). If it is determined that an error command has been received, the process proceeds to step Sn15 to initialize the RAM 91c, and error processing is performed (Sn16). In the error process, an error notification is made. For example, when the error state is canceled by operating the reset / setting switch 38 by a game clerk, the error notification is terminated and the original state is restored. If it is determined that an error command has not been received, that is, if a setting change command, a return command, and an error command have not been received, whether or not a penalty is to be given in the AT lottery process of FIG. A penalty flag used for determination is set in the RAM 91c (Sn12a). Then, 10 games are set in the penalty counter (Sn12b), and the RAM 91c is initialized (Sn13). If a normal startup is performed, the above-described setting change command or return command should have been received. However, if a command for changing settings or a return command has not been received, it can be determined that a normal startup has not occurred and an abnormal startup has occurred due to fraud. Is not received, the penalty flag is set in the RAM 91c and 10 games are set in the penalty counter.

  In addition to the determination of the RAM parity, it may be determined whether or not the rise diagnosis is normal by determining whether or not the destructive diagnosis data is normal in the same manner as in the startup process (main). In the embodiment for determining whether or not the destructive diagnosis data is normal, when the system reset is performed due to an unauthorized action, the destructive diagnosis data does not exist and the destructive diagnosis data exists. The data itself may not be normal. Therefore, when determining whether or not the data for destructive diagnosis is normal, it may be determined whether or not there is data for destructive diagnosis, or may be determined whether the data of the data for destructive diagnosis is normal, Both of these may be determined.

  Further, in the activation process (sub) in the present embodiment, the RAM parity is calculated on the condition that the return command or the setting change command is received, and it is determined whether or not the RAM parity is 0. Although it is determined whether or not the rising of 90 is normal, it may be determined on the condition that one of the commands is received, or on the condition that each command is received. Also good. In particular, if it is not determined whether or not the rising is normal when a command for changing settings is received, the processing load of the startup process (sub) can be reduced. Furthermore, when a return command or a setting change command is received, it may be determined that the rising is normal without performing the rising determination. Further, for example, regardless of the reception of the command, it is determined whether the backup flag is set and the RAM parity is 0 when the effect control board 90 rises, and the backup flag is set and the RAM is set. When the parity is 0, it may be determined that the rising edge is normal, and when the backup flag is not set or the RAM parity is not 0, it may be determined that the rising edge is not normal.

  In the activation process (sub) in the present embodiment, the RAM 91c is initialized when a setting change command is received. However, when the setting change command is received, a penalty flag and a penalty counter are initialized together with the initialization of the RAM 91c. May be cleared. As a result, the penalty flag and the penalty counter can be arbitrarily cleared, and convenience can be improved.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process (sub) executed by the CPU 91c at intervals of 1.12 seconds based on the count value of the internal clock.

  In the timer interrupt process (sub), first, the register in use is saved in the stack area (Sp1).

  Next, a power failure determination process is performed (Sp2). In the power failure determination process, it is determined whether or not a voltage drop signal is input from the power failure detection circuit 48. If a voltage drop signal has been input even in the previous power failure determination process, it is determined that a power failure has occurred, and a power interruption flag indicating that is set.

  After the power failure determination process in the step of Sp2, it is determined whether or not the power interruption flag is set (Sp3). If the power interruption flag is not set, the process proceeds to Sp4 and the power interruption flag is set. The process proceeds to a power interruption process (sub) to be described later.

  In Sp4, it is determined whether or not a command is stored in the buffer. If a command is stored in the buffer, the command is acquired from the buffer (Sp5), and the process proceeds to Sp6. In step Sp6, it is determined whether or not the acquired command is a gaming state command. If the acquired command is a game state command, the game state of the next game is set (Sp7). In step Sp8, it is determined whether or not the acquired command is an internal winning command. When the acquired command is an internal command, the effect table stored in the ROM 91b is referred to, an effect pattern is selected at a selection rate corresponding to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command, and the selected effect pattern is selected. The effect pattern selection process set in the RAM 91c as the effect pattern of the game is executed (Sp9).

  In addition to the effect that ends in one game, the effect pattern includes a continuous effect that is continuously performed over a plurality of games and the content is completed. Next, a bonus confirmation notification determination process shown in FIG. 29 is executed (Sp9a).

  As will be described in detail later, in the bonus determination notification determination process, when a bonus is won (that is, when either BB or RB is selected), a bonus determination notification indicating that is given in the final game of the continuous effect. The process for determining whether or not to perform the process is executed.

  In the step of Sp9b, the first navigation effect execution process when the left bell is won is executed (Sp9b). In the first navigation effect execution process, the first effect that suggests that the right-down bell can be won (that is, the symbol combination constituting the right-down bell can be stopped on the pay line). Execute the process.

  In the step of Sp10, it is determined whether or not the acquired command is a reel rotation start command (Sp10). If the acquired command is a reel rotation start command, the penalty counter game number set in Sn12b of FIG. 18 is decremented by 1 (Sp11a). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the penalty counter has become 0 (Sp11b). When the value of the penalty counter becomes 0, the penalty flag set in Sn12a in FIG. 18 is cleared (Sp11c). When the value of the penalty counter is not 0, or after the penalty flag is cleared, the process proceeds to step Sp11d. The processing of Sp11a to Sp11c is executed only when 10 games are set in the penalty counter in Sn12b of FIG. Therefore, when the process of setting 10 games in the penalty counter is not performed, the process proceeds to Sp11d when it is determined as “Y” in Sp10.

  In the step of Sp11d, the count value is decremented by 1 from the confirmed notification game number counter in which the count value is set in the processing of Sf5 of FIG. The number of games until the bonus confirmation notification is set is set in the confirmation notification game number counter. Next, it is determined whether or not the count value of the fixed notification game number counter has become 0 (Sp11e).

  When the count value of the confirmed notification game number counter becomes 0, bonus confirmation notification is performed (Sp11f). This allows the player to win the bonus and detect that it has been carried over.

  In step Sp12, it is determined whether the acquired command is a reel stop command. If the acquired command is a reel stop command, a penalty flag control process shown in FIG. 27 is performed (Sp13), and the process proceeds to Sp13a.

  In Sp13a, the second navigation effect execution process when the left bell is won is executed (Sp9b). In the second navigation effect execution process, a second effect for notifying that the right falling bell can be won (that is, that the symbol combination constituting the right falling bell can be stopped on the winning line) is executed. Execute the process.

  Next, in the step of Sp14, the command stored in the buffer is cleared, and the process proceeds to the step of Sp15.

  In the present embodiment, as a specific operation procedure, an operation order of stop switches (hereinafter referred to as a specific operation order) in which one of the replays GR31 to 36 is won at RT2 and SP replay wins is set.

  Therefore, when one of the replays GR31 to 36 is selected at RT2, if the stop switch is operated in accordance with the specific operation order, SP replay is won and the process proceeds to RT3 which is more advantageous than RT2 (see FIG. 14).

  Further, as described above, when the stop switch is operated in an order other than the specific operation order, the normal replay is won and RT2 is maintained, or the special replay is won and the process proceeds to RT1 (see FIG. 14). That is, there are two orders other than the specific operation order, and the subsequent gaming state differs depending on which order the stop switch is operated.

  Further, if the stop switch is operated in an order other than the specific operation order, a penalty is given to the player. In the penalty flag control processing shown in FIG. 27, processing such as setting or clearing a penalty flag for giving this penalty is performed.

  In RT1 and RT4, the winning probability of replay is set to 1 / 7.2, for example, and in RT0, RT2 and RT3, the winning probability of replay is set to 1 / 1.3, for example. Therefore, it can be said that RT0, RT2, RT3 are more advantageous than RT1,4. And in RT3, the winning probability of SP replay is higher than RT2, and the probability that the navigation stock is given is high. Therefore, it can be said that RT3 is more advantageous than RT2.

  In the step of Sp15, an effect execution process for executing an effect according to the effect pattern determined in Sp9 is performed (Sp15). In the effect execution process, the effect is executed by displaying an effect image from the liquid crystal display 51, blinking the effect effect LED 52, outputting effect sound from the speakers 53 and 54, blinking the reel LED 55, and the like.

  Next, in the step of Sp16, the table migration lottery process shown in FIG. 25 is executed (Sp16). In the table transfer lottery process, a process for determining a table used in the game number lottery for determining the number of games at the AT is executed.

  Next, at step SP17, the AT lottery process shown in FIG. 23 is executed (Sp17). In the AT lottery process, a process related to the AT lottery for determining whether to control to the AT (that is, whether to provide navigation stock) and how many navigation stocks are provided is performed.

  Next, in the step of Sp18, a warning notification process shown in FIG. 30 is executed. In the warning notification process, a warning notification process is performed when the operation of the stop switch is not performed according to the specific operation sequence described above.

  Next, at step Sp19, AT control processing is executed. In the AT control process, the AT is controlled when the AT flag is set. In the AT game, navigation effects for replays GR1 to GR36 and various bells are executed.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the power interruption process (sub) executed when the sub control unit 91 determines that the power interruption flag is set in the timer interrupt process (sub) described above.

  In the power interruption process (sub), first, all registers that may be in use are saved in the stack area (St1). Although the values of the I register and IY register described above are used, they are not saved here because the same fixed value is always set with the initialization at the time of startup.

  Next, a backup flag is set. Next, RAM parity adjustment data is calculated and set so that the exclusive OR of all storage areas (including unused areas and unused stack areas) of the RAM 91c becomes 0 (St3), and access to the RAM 91c is performed. It is prohibited (St4).

  Thereafter, the voltage decreases, the CPU 91a of the sub-control unit 91 stops and shifts to a standby state. And if a voltage falls in this standby state, it will be in an operation stop state internally. Therefore, the sub-control unit 91 reliably stops operation when power is interrupted.

  In the present embodiment, all data stored in the RAM 91c is held by the backup power source even during a power failure, and the sub-control unit 91 determines that the data in the RAM 91c is normal when the power is turned on. In this case, the control state is restored to the control state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 91c, but only the data necessary for the return of the control state in the event of a power failure is backed up among the data stored in the RAM 91c. It may be configured to return to the control state before power interruption based on the data backed up at the time of input.

  In addition, when returning to the control state before the power interruption when the power is turned on, it is not necessary to return all the control states to the control state before the power interruption, and the minimum control state that does not disadvantage the player For example, it is not necessary to restore the state of all input ports to the state before power interruption.

  The sub-control unit 91 performs an AT lottery to determine whether or not to control the AT by executing an AT lottery process. In the AT lottery process, it is determined whether or not a predetermined lottery condition is satisfied based on a command from the main control unit 41, and the AT lottery is executed when the predetermined lottery condition is satisfied. In the AT lottery, it is determined whether to give the number of navigation stocks and how much the number of navigation stocks is given. That is, when it is determined that the navigation stock is given, it means that the AT lottery is won, and the AT is controlled.

  The number of navigation stocks indicates a period during which the AT can be controlled. By consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stock by 1, it is controlled by AT for a predetermined number of games (30G, 50G, 70G, 90G, 111G, 222G, 333G, 555G in this embodiment), during which the navigation effect is produced. Executed. For this reason, it can be said that the greater the determined number of navigation stocks, the higher the degree of advantage for the player because the AT is controlled over a longer period.

  21 and 22 are diagrams for explaining an example of a table referred to in the AT lottery.

  The AT lottery condition is composed of condition 1 and condition 2. The condition 1 is satisfied when the above-mentioned cherries (weak cherries, strong cherries, middle cherries) that are lottery targets for internal lottery or SP replays that are lottery targets for internal lottery are won in RT0 to RT4. Condition 2 is satisfied when BB or RB ends.

  Normal / RT0 to 4, when the lottery mode is the normal mode (weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherry) or when the SP replay is won and the AT lottery condition 1 is satisfied, FIG. 21 (a) The AT lottery is performed with reference to the normal mode table shown in FIG. The sub-control unit 91 specifies, for example, normal / RT0 to 4 based on the game state command from the main control unit 41, and based on the internal winning command, cherry (weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherry) or Specify that you won the SP replay. In addition, the sub control unit 91 specifies that the lottery mode is the normal mode based on the value of the lottery mode flag set in the RAM 91c.

  When the normal mode table shown in FIG. 21A is referenced, if the winning combination is a weak cherry, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 0 at a rate of 95%, and the number of navigation stocks is 1 at a rate of 5%. As shown, the AT lottery is performed, and the expected number of Navi stocks that can be expected to be obtained in one AT lottery is 0.05 (= 0 × 95) from the sum of the Navi stock number × winning rate. % + 1 × 5%).

  When the normal mode table shown in FIG. 21A is referenced, if the winning combination is a strong cherry, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 0 at a rate of 70%, and the number of navigation stocks is 1 at a rate of 20%. The AT lottery will be performed so that the number of Navistock is determined to be 2 at a rate of 8%, and the number of Navistock will be determined to be 3 at a rate of 2%. Is expected to be 0.42 (= 0x70% + 1x20% + 2x8% + 3x2%) from the sum of the number of navigation stocks x winning rate .

  When the normal mode table shown in FIG. 21 (a) is referred to, if the winning combination is a middle tier cherry or SP replay, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 at 70%, and the navigation stock at a rate of 20%. As the number is determined to be 2 and the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 3 at a rate of 10%, the AT lottery is performed, and the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be acquired in one AT lottery is It is configured to be 1.4 (= 0 × 70% + 1 × 20% + 2 × 8% + 3 × 2%) from the sum of the stock number × winning rate.

  Normally, when RT0 to RT4 and the lottery mode is the high probability A mode, when cherry (weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherry) or SP replay is won and condition 1 of the AT lottery condition is satisfied, FIG. AT lottery is performed with reference to the table for high probability A mode shown in FIG. The sub-control unit 91 specifies, for example, normal / RT0 to 4 based on the game state command from the main control unit 41, and based on the internal winning command, cherry (weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherry) or Specify that you won the SP replay. Further, the sub-control unit 91 specifies that the lottery mode is the high probability A mode based on the value of the lottery mode flag set in the RAM 91c.

  When the table for high probability A mode shown in FIG. 21B is referenced, if the winning combination is a weak cherry, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 0% at a rate of 70%, and the number of navigation stocks at a rate of 20%. Is determined to be 1, the number of navigation stock is determined to be 2 at a rate of 8%, and the number of navigation stock is determined to be 3 at a rate of 2%. The expected number of Navi stocks that can be expected to be configured is 0.42 (= 0x70% + 1x20% + 2x8% + 3x2%) from the sum of the number of Navistock x winning rate ing.

  When the table for high probability A mode shown in FIG. 21B is referenced, if the winning combination is a strong cherry, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 at 70%, and the number of navigation stocks at a rate of 20%. Is determined to be 2 and the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 3 at a rate of 10%. The AT lottery is performed, and the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be obtained in one AT lottery is It is configured to be 1.4 (= 0 × 70% + 1 × 20% + 2 × 8% + 3 × 2%) from the sum of the number × winning rate.

  When the table for high probability A mode shown in FIG. 21 (b) is referenced, if the winning combination is a middle cherry or SP replay, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 2 at a rate of 80%, and at a rate of 20%. The AT lottery is performed so that the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 3, and the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be acquired in one AT lottery is calculated as 2.2 from the sum of the number of navigation stocks × winning rate. (= 2 × 80% + 3 × 20%).

  Normally, when RT0 to RT4 and the lottery mode is the high probability B mode, when cherry (weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherry) or SP replay is won and condition 1 of the AT lottery condition is satisfied, FIG. AT lottery is performed with reference to the table for high probability B mode shown in (c). The sub-control unit 91 specifies, for example, normal / RT0 to 4 based on the game state command from the main control unit 41, and based on the internal winning command, cherry (weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherry) or Specify that you won the SP replay. Further, the sub-control unit 91 specifies that the lottery mode is the high probability B mode based on the value of the lottery mode flag set in the RAM 91c.

  When the table for high probability B mode shown in FIG. 21 (c) is referenced, if the winning combination is a weak cherry, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 at 70%, and the number of navigation stocks at a rate of 20%. Is determined to be 2 and the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 3 at a rate of 10%. The AT lottery is performed, and the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be obtained in one AT lottery is It is configured to be 1.4 (= 0 × 70% + 1 × 20% + 2 × 8% + 3 × 2%) from the sum of the number × winning rate.

  When the table for high probability B mode shown in FIG. 21 (c) is referenced, if the winning combination is a strong cherry, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 2 at a rate of 80%, and the number of navigation stocks at a rate of 20%. Is determined to be 3, and the number of expected navigation stocks that can be expected to be obtained in one AT lottery is 2.2 (= 2) from the sum of the number of navigation stocks × the winning rate. × 80% + 3 × 20%).

  When the table for high probability B mode shown in FIG. 21 (c) is referred to, RT0, 1, and 4 are used, and if the winning combination is a middle stage cherry or SP replay, the number of navigation stocks is set to 3 at a rate of 100%. As determined, the AT lottery is performed, and the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be obtained in one AT lottery is 3 (= 3 × 100%) from the sum of the number of navigation stocks × winning rate It is comprised so that it may become.

  If the table for high probability B mode shown in FIG. 21 (c) is referred to, RT2 and RT3, and if the winning combination is SP replay, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 at a rate of 70%, and 20% The number of navigation stock is determined to be 2 at the rate of 10% and the number of navigation stock is determined to be 3 at the rate of 10%. The number of stocks is configured to be 1.4 (= 0 × 70% + 1 × 20% + 2 × 8% + 3 × 2%) from the sum of the number of navigation stocks × winning rate.

  As described above, when the normal / RT0 to RT4 and the lottery mode is the high probability A mode, it is possible to expect a larger number of navigation stocks than the normal mode. Furthermore, when the lottery mode is the high probability B mode, it is possible to expect a larger number of navigation stocks than the normal mode and the high probability A mode.

  Further, when the condition 2 of the AT lottery condition is satisfied by the end of BB and no penalty is given to the player, the AT lottery is performed with reference to the first penalty-less table shown in FIG. Note that the sub-control unit 91 specifies the end of BB based on, for example, a game state command from the main control unit 41.

  When the first penalty-free table shown in FIG. 22 (a) is referred to, the number of navigation stocks is 0 at a rate of 70% at the end of BB1 to BB3 (at the end of BB accompanying the winning of BB1 to BB3). AT, so that the number of Navistock is determined to be 1 at a rate of 20%, the number of Navistock is determined to be 2 at a rate of 5%, and the number of Navistock is determined to be 3 at a rate of 5%. The number of expected navigation stocks that can be expected to be obtained in a single AT lottery is 0.45 (= 0 × 70% + 1 × 20% + 2 × 5) from the sum of the number of navigation stocks × winning rate % + 3 × 5%).

  When the first penalty-free table shown in FIG. 22 (a) is referenced, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 3 at a rate of 100% at the end of BB4 (at the end of BB accompanying the winning of BB4). Thus, the AT lottery is performed, and the expected number of Navi stocks that can be expected to be obtained in one AT lottery is 3 (= 3 × 100%) from the sum of the Navi stock number × winning rate It is configured.

  As described above, at the end of BB1 to BB3, the winning of navigation stock can be expected, while at the end of BB4, the winning of three navigation stocks is confirmed.

  Further, when the AT lottery condition is satisfied by the end of the RB and no penalty is given to the player, the AT lottery is performed with reference to the second penalty-free table shown in FIG. Note that the sub-control unit 91 specifies the end of the RB based on, for example, a game state command from the main control unit 41. The sub-control unit 91 uses the liquid crystal display 51 to produce an effect called “Janken Chance” in each game during the RB. The janken chance is determined by janken according to the winning combination of the game and the first stop reel selected by the player, and the aforementioned winning / losing points are given according to the result.

  When the second penalty-free table shown in FIG. 22 (b) is referred to, the number of navigation stocks is determined at the winning rate corresponding to the number of winning / losing points awarded at the Janken chance performed in each game in the RB. Thus, an AT lottery is performed.

  Specifically, at 0 to 7 points, the AT lottery is performed so that the navigation stock number is determined to be 0 at 95% and the navigation stock number is determined to be 1 at 5%. The number of expected navigation stocks that can be expected to be obtained by lottery is configured to be 0.05 (= 0 × 95% + 1 × 5%) from the sum of the number of navigation stocks × winning rate.

  In 8-15 points, the number of Navistock is determined to be 0 at a rate of 70%, the number of Navistock is determined to be 1 at a rate of 20%, and the number of Navistock is determined to be 2 at a rate of 8%. AT lottery is performed so that the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 3 at the ratio of, and the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be acquired in one AT lottery is calculated from the sum of the number of navigation stocks × winning rate, It is configured to be 0.42 (= 0 × 70% + 1 × 20% + 2 × 8% + 3 × 2%).

  At 16-23 points, the number of Navistock is determined to be 1 at 70%, the number of Navistock is determined to be 2 at 20%, and the number of Navistock is determined to be 3 at 10%. The number of expected navigation stocks that can be expected to be acquired in one AT lottery is 1.4 (= 0 × 70% + 1 × 20% + 2) from the sum of the number of navigation stocks × winning rate. × 8% + 3 × 2%).

  At 24-31 points, the AT lottery is performed so that the navigation stock number is determined to be 2 at 80% and the navigation stock number is determined to be 3 at 20%. The number of expected navigation stocks that can be expected to be configured is 2.2 (= 2 × 80% + 3 × 20%), based on the sum of the number of navigation stocks × the winning rate.

  At 32 points or more, AT lottery is performed so that the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 3 at a rate of 100%, and the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be acquired in one AT lottery is the number of navigation stocks X It is configured to be 3 (= 3 x 100%) from the sum of the winning rates.

  As described above, at the end of the RB, the expected value of the winning number of the navigation stock differs depending on the number of winning / losing points acquired during the RB, and the more the winning / losing point number, the more winning the number of navigation stocks can be expected. In particular, if you win 16 or more points, you will win 1 or more Navi stocks. If you win 32 or more points, you will win 3 or more Navi stocks. Is confirmed.

  Further, when the condition 2 of the AT lottery condition is satisfied in the period when the penalty flag is set, that is, the penalty period, the AT lottery is performed with reference to the penalty granting table shown in FIG. The sub-control unit 91 specifies the end of BB or RB based on, for example, a game state command from the main control unit 41. As will be described later, when the condition 1 of the AT lottery condition is satisfied during the penalty period, since the AT lottery is not performed, the penalty granting table is not used.

  When the penalty granting table shown in FIG. 22 (c) is referenced, the number of navigation stocks is reduced to 0 at a rate of 99% regardless of whether the finished bonus is BB or RB and the type of finished BB. AT lottery is performed so that the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 at a rate of 1%, and the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be acquired in one AT lottery is the number of navigation stocks × winning From the sum of the rates, it is configured to be 0.01 (= 0 × 99% + 1 × 1%).

  In this way, in the penalty period, there is a higher possibility that the number of navigation stocks is smaller than when the BB ends or the RB ends at times other than the penalty period. Further, the penalty granting table shown in FIG. 22C obtains a larger number of navigation stocks than the first penalty-free table and the second penalty-free table shown in FIGS. 22A and 22B. It will be the most disadvantageous for the player.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, whether or not the lottery condition is satisfied is determined by the AT lottery process performed by the sub-control unit 91, and AT lottery is performed when the lottery condition is satisfied.

  As shown in FIG. 22 (d), in the AT lottery, when the condition 1 of the AT lottery condition is satisfied, the AT lottery is not performed during the penalty period, and a penalty is given to the player. A table corresponding to the lottery mode (normal mode table, high probability A mode table, high probability B mode table) is referred to. On the other hand, when condition 2 of the AT lottery condition is satisfied, when a penalty is awarded to the player, the penalty granting table is referred to, and when no penalty is given to the player, there is no penalty table (no first penalty) Table, table without second penalty).

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the AT lottery process executed in the timer interrupt process (sub).

  As shown in FIG. 23, in the AT lottery process, the sub-control unit 91 first determines whether or not the condition 2 of the AT lottery condition is satisfied, that is, whether the BB ends or the RB ends (Sq1). When the condition 2 is satisfied, it is determined whether the penalty flag is set in Sn12a of FIG. 18 or Sc10 of FIG. 27 (Sq2). If the penalty flag is not set (that is, not during the penalty period), at the end of the BB, FIG. 22 (a) first penalty-free table, and at the end of the RB, FIG. 22 (b) the second penalty. A none table is selected (Sq3). When the penalty flag is set (that is, during the penalty period), the penalty granting table shown in FIG. 22C is selected at either the end of the BB or the end of the RB (Sq7). . And the sub-control part 91 performs AT lottery with reference to the selected table (Sq4). When the AT lottery is won (Sq5), the AT flag indicating the AT and the number of navigation stocks is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (Sq6). As described above, even if the condition 2 is satisfied, the penalty granting table is selected during the penalty period, which is a disadvantageous determination condition for the player in determining whether to control to the AT.

  On the other hand, in Sq1, if the sub-control unit 91 determines that the condition 2 of the AT lottery condition is not satisfied, whether or not the condition 1 of the AT lottery condition is satisfied, that is, at the time of winning the cherry or SP replay Whether or not (Sq8). When it is determined that the condition 1 is satisfied, it is determined whether the penalty flag is set in Sn12a of FIG. 18 or Sc10 of FIG. 27 (Sq9). If the penalty flag is not set (that is, not during the penalty period), the table corresponding to the lottery mode (the table for the normal mode, the table for the high probability A mode, the table for the high probability B mode) Select (Sq10). Then, the AT lottery is executed with reference to the selected table (Sq4). When the AT lottery is won (Sq5), the AT flag indicating the AT and the number of navigation stocks is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (Sq6). When the penalty flag is set (that is, during the penalty period), the process is terminated without performing the AT lottery. Thus, even if Condition 1 is satisfied, AT lottery is not performed during the penalty period, which is a disadvantageous determination condition for the player in determining whether or not to control to AT. Also, in Sq8, when it is determined that the condition 1 is not satisfied, the AT lottery is not performed and the process ends.

  In this embodiment, when it is determined in Sq1 that the AT lottery condition 2 is not satisfied, it is determined in Sq8 whether the AT lottery condition 1 is satisfied, and the condition 1 In Sq9, it is determined whether the penalty flag is set in Sn12a of FIG. 18 or Sc10 of FIG. 27 in Sq9, but it is determined that Condition 2 of the AT lottery condition is not satisfied. In this case, it is determined whether the penalty flag is set in Sn12a of FIG. 18 or Sc10 of FIG. 27 without determining whether or not the condition 1 of the AT lottery condition is satisfied in the next step. When the flag is set, the process may be terminated without performing the AT lottery. In this case, since it is not necessary to determine whether or not the AT lottery condition 1 is satisfied, the control burden associated with the AT lottery process can be reduced.

  Further, in this embodiment, when it is determined that the rise is not normal, a penalty period of 10 games is set and a penalty flag is set. However, an order other than the specific operation order in RT2 during the penalty period of 10 games. There is a possibility that the stop switch is operated and the penalty flag is set again at RT2. In this case, in this embodiment, the penalty flag is not reset, and the set penalty flag is cleared when the process shifts to RT3. However, the penalty flag set at the time of rising is prioritized and the penalty flag is not reset at RT2 in the penalty period of 10 games when it is determined that the rising is not normal. The flag may be cleared.

  Based on the AT flag in the RAM 91c, the sub-control unit 91 specifies whether or not to control to AT, and specifies the remaining number of navigation stocks. When the AT flag indicating AT is set, it is possible to control the AT by consuming one navigation stock number.

  When the number of navigation stocks is acquired when the AT flag indicating AT is set, the number of navigation stocks acquired this time is added to the number of navigation stocks specified from the AT flag, and the AT flag is set. Update (Sq6).

  For example, when an AT lottery is performed when an AT flag indicating that the AT is set, the AT flag corresponding to the result of the AT lottery is updated. Updating to the AT flag corresponding to the AT lottery result is, for example, adding the number of navigation stocks corresponding to the result of the current AT lottery to the number of navigation stocks specified from the AT flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. It may be possible to rewrite the number of navigation stocks to an AT flag that specifies the number of navigation stocks, and any method may be used as long as the current AT flag according to the result of the AT lottery can be specified.

  The sub-control unit 91 performs control to the AT based on the AT flag that is set according to the result of the AT lottery by performing the AT management process included in the AT control process when it is normal RT1-4. to manage.

  Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 controls to AT when the AT flag is specified from the AT flag in normal / RT1. That is, when navigation stock remains, AT control is started. In the period from normal / RT1 to normal / RT0, the navigation effect can be executed under the control of the AT without consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stocks.

  When it is controlled by AT and when it is controlled from normal / RT1 to normal / RT0, or when a predetermined number of games have elapsed in normal / RT0 or normal / RT2, the number of navigation stock is consumed (subtracted) by one. The AT start condition for the AT is established, and control is performed to an RT that is an RT and an AT that has a high probability of winning a re-gamer for a predetermined number of games (in this embodiment, the number of games won in the game number lottery described later). To do. When the number of navigation stock is consumed, it is updated to the AT flag indicating the number of navigation stock subtracted by 1.

  When the sub-control unit 91 consumes 1 navigation stock in the AT management process, that is, when a transition from normal / RT1 to normal / RT0 or when a predetermined number of games have elapsed in normal / RT0 or normal / RT2, The number-of-games lottery for determining the number of games for which the navigation effect is executed is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 24, the number-of-games lottery is performed with reference to the tables 1 to 4. In the game number lottery, the number of games of 30G, 50G, 70G, 90G, 111G, 222G, 333G, and 555G is determined by lottery. When table 1 is referenced, the average number of games selected is about 40G. When table 2 is referenced, the average number of games selected is about 45G. When table 3 is referenced, the average number selected. The number of games is about 50G, and when the table 4 is referenced, the average number of games selected is determined to be about 60G.

  These tables 1 to 4 are transferred to a table having a larger average number of games by winning a table transfer lottery in a table transfer lottery process described later. As a trigger for the table transfer lottery, even if the navigation stock remains in the AT, the latent lottery is won and the navigation effect is not executed. If the game shifts to RT4 once, the normal replay is performed during the AT. There are cases where a prize has been won more than a certain number of times. Then, these tables are transferred to a table with a small average number of games when, for example, the transition outcomes are complete in a state where RT4 and no navigation stock remain.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart of the table migration lottery process executed in the timer interrupt process (sub).

  As shown in FIG. 25, in the table transfer lottery process, first, it is determined whether or not a lottery condition is satisfied (Sb1). If the lottery condition is satisfied, it is determined whether the penalty flag is set in Sn12a of FIG. 18 or Sc10 of FIG. 27 (Sb2). When the penalty flag is set, the sub control unit 91 forcibly sets the table 1 by setting the table type stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c to the table 1 (Sb3). On the other hand, if the penalty flag is not set, a table migration lottery is performed (Sb4). In this way, during the penalty period, the average number of games in the AT is set to Table 1, which is the smallest compared to the tables 2 to 4, so that it is disadvantageous for the player when determining the number of games in the AT. Become. Thereby, the willingness to perform a fraudulent act can be reduced, and it becomes effective in suppressing a fraudulent act.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 consumes one navigation stock, and executes a game number notification effect for notifying the determined number of AT games when the number of AT games is determined by the number-of-games lottery. In the game number notification effect, when one navigation stock is consumed, the player is prompted to operate the effect switch 56, and the effect is to notify the number of games in response to the operation of the effect switch 56. It is.

  In the game number notification effect, if the number of games won in the game number lottery is 90 or less, the number of games won in response to one operation of the effect switch 56 is notified, and 111 or more If the number of games is won, after 90 games have been informed once, the operation of the effect switch 56 is further urged and finally determined in response to the operation of the effect switch 56 in that state. The number of games played is notified, and the player's expectation can be further enhanced.

  Note that, when the betting number setting operation is performed without operating the effect switch 56 and the game number notification effect is cancelled, the number of games is counted while displaying “???” as the number of games. Is started, and an effect is struck as to whether or not the AT ends for each number of games that can be won in the game number lottery. For this reason, the player can know the number of AT games accompanying the navigation stock by operating the effect switch 56 at the time of consumption of the navigation stock, and can operate the effect switch 56 without operating the effect switch 56. By canceling the notification effect, it is possible to choose not to know how long it will last until the AT ends and to maintain the expectation until the end.

  The sub-control unit 91 stores the number of games won in the game number lottery in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. The sub-control unit 91 controls to AT during a period until the number of games in the RAM 91c becomes zero. When the number of games remains and the target role of navigation is won, a navigation effect is executed.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 performs AT management processing, and controls to non-AT when the remaining number of games becomes 0 in ART. At this time, if the number of navigation stocks indicated by the AT flag is 0, it is updated to the AT flag indicating that it is not AT. In other words, a series of AT termination conditions are satisfied when the AT flag for controlling from AT to non-AT is 0.

  When it is specified from the AT flag when it is controlled to be non-AT that it is not AT, it is not controlled again by the AT and the navigation effect is not executed. As a result, when the normal / RT0 or the normal / RT2 is selected, there is a high possibility that the transition outcomes are aligned, and the possibility of being controlled to the normal / RT1 is increased.

  On the other hand, if the number of navigation stocks specified from the AT flag when controlled to non-AT is 1 or more, when the target role of the navigation effect is won, 1 is consumed and the number of games is drawn. The AT is controlled until a navigation effect is performed over the number of won games. Then, the number of navigation stocks is also 0, and the number of navigations is also 0, so that the AT ends.

  The sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation effect by winning the navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state when the AT flag is specified by the AT management process. The navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state is replay GR1-6 when it is normal / RT1, replay GR11-16, replay GR21-25 when it is normal / RT0, and replay GR31 when it is normal / RT2. ~ 36. Further, in normal / RT0 to RT3, the push order bell is a common navigation target combination.

  As a navigation effect when winning the replays GR1 to GR6, a push order for winning the promoted replay according to the winning situation is notified. For example, a message such as “left middle right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a navigation effect when winning the replay GR1. In addition, as a navigation effect when winning the replay GR2, a message such as “middle left and right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, as a navigation effect when the replay GR3 is won, a message such as “middle left and right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, as a navigation effect when the replay GR 4 is won, a message such as “middle right left!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, as a navigation effect when winning the replay GR5, a message such as “middle right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, as a navigation effect when the replay GR 6 is won, a message such as “Right Middle Left!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  As a navigation effect when the replays GR11 to 16 are won, a push order for winning the promoted replay according to the winning situation is notified. For example, a message such as “left middle right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a navigation effect when winning the replay GR11. Further, as a navigation effect when winning the replay GR 12, a message such as “Middle right and left!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, as a navigation effect when winning the replay GR 13, a message such as “middle left and right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, as a navigation effect when winning the replay GR 14, a message such as “middle right left!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, as a navigation effect when the replay GR 15 is won, a message such as “middle right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, as a navigation effect when the replay GR 16 is won, a message such as “right middle left!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

As a navigation effect when winning replays GR21 to GR25, a push order for winning a special replay according to the winning situation is notified. For example, a message “left middle right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a navigation effect when winning the replay GR 21. Further, as a navigation effect when the replay GR 22 is won, a message such as “middle left and right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, a message such as “middle left and right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a navigation effect when the replay GR 23 is won. Further, as a navigation effect when the replay GR 24 is won, a message such as “middle right left!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, as a navigation effect when the replay GR 25 is won, a message such as “Right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  As a navigation effect (excluding RT3) when the replays GR31 to 36 are won, the push order for winning the SP replay according to the winning situation is notified. For example, a message such as “left middle right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a navigation effect when the replay GR 31 is won. Further, as a navigation effect when the replay GR 32 is won, a message such as “middle left and right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, as a navigation effect when the replay GR 33 is won, a message such as “middle left and right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, as a navigation effect when winning the replay GR 34, a message such as “middle right left!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, as a navigation effect when winning the replay GR 35, a message such as “middle right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, as a navigation effect when the replay GR 36 is won, a message such as “right middle left!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  Further, as a navigation effect when one of the push order bells is won, a push order for reliably winning the right-down bell or the middle bell is notified. For example, when winning the left bell, the left reel is stopped as the first stop reel, so that the right falling bell can be reliably won, so “left!” For stopping the left reel as the first stop reel. Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, when the middle bell is won, the middle bell can be surely won by stopping the middle reel as the first stop reel, so “medium!” For stopping the middle reel as the first stop reel. A message is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Also, when the right bell is won, the middle bell can be reliably won by stopping the right reel as the first stop reel, so “right!” For stopping the right reel as the first stop reel. A message is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  As described above, in the navigation effect in the present embodiment, a message reminiscent of an operation mode advantageous to the player is notified in the same mode regardless of the type of the navigation target role. For this reason, the player can operate in an operation mode that is advantageous to the player without being conscious of the type of the winning navigation target combination.

  The mode of the navigation effect is not limited to such a mode, and any mode may be used as long as the player can distinguish according to the winning situation. In addition, the navigation effect is not limited to what is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and may be executed using the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the like.

  Then, by executing the navigation effect, it is possible to make the promotion replay winning, the special replay winning, the SP replay winning, the bell winning selected intentionally, and avoid the falling replay winning.

  As shown in FIG. 26, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether the AT lottery mode is the normal mode, the high probability A mode, or the high probability B mode in the AT control process. Perform a mode lottery. In the lottery mode lottery, based on a command from the main control unit 41, a predetermined lottery condition (in this embodiment, the watermelon (weak watermelon, strong watermelon) that is the lottery target of the internal lottery described above in normal / RT0 to RT4) Whether or not (at the end of AT) is established, and the lottery mode lottery is executed when established.

  As described above, the lottery mode indicates the winning probability of the number of navigation stocks applied to the AT lottery. The higher probability A mode than the normal mode and the higher probability B mode than the high probability mode A can be expected to acquire a larger number of navigation stocks.

  Normally, when the lottery mode lottery condition is established by winning the weak watermelon in RT0 to RT4, the lottery mode lottery is performed with reference to the table corresponding to the weak watermelon in FIG. For example, the sub-control unit 91 specifies normal / RT0 to 4 based on the game state command from the main control unit 41, and specifies weak watermelon winning based on the internal winning command.

  When the table corresponding to the weak watermelon in FIG. 26 is referenced, the normal mode is determined at a rate of 50%, the high probability A mode is determined at a rate of 40%, and the high probability B mode is determined at a rate of 10%. As described above, a lottery mode lottery is performed.

  Usually, when a lottery mode lottery condition is established by winning a strong watermelon in RT0 to RT4, a lottery mode lottery is performed with reference to a table corresponding to the strong watermelon in FIG. For example, the sub-control unit 91 specifies normal / RT0 to 4 based on the game state command from the main control unit 41, and specifies strong watermelon winning based on the internal winning command.

  When the table corresponding to the strong watermelon in FIG. 26 is referred to, the lottery mode lottery is performed so that the high probability A mode is determined at a rate of 50% and the high probability B mode is determined at a rate of 50%. .

  When the lottery mode lottery condition is satisfied by the AT end, the lottery mode lottery is performed with reference to the table corresponding to the AT end of FIG. The sub-control unit 91 specifies the AT end based on the AT flag and the number of remaining games, for example.

  When the table corresponding to the AT end in FIG. 26 is referred to, the lottery mode lottery is performed so that the high probability A mode is determined at a rate of 80% and the high probability B mode is determined at a rate of 20%. .

  Further, when the high probability modes A and B are controlled, the mode drop lottery is performed at the time of winning the normal replay of normal / RT0, 1, 2, 4 and the high probability mode A is selected. If it is 4, it will shift to the normal mode with a probability of about 1/9 at the time of normal replay winning, and if it is normal / RT2, it will shift to the normal mode with a probability of about 1/60 at the time of normal replay winning. Probability mode B. If normal / RT0, 1, 4 is entered, it will shift to high probability mode A with a probability of about 1/3 of the normal replay winning, and if normal / RT2, about the normal replay winning Transition to high probability mode A with a probability of 1/20.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart of a penalty flag control process executed in the timer interrupt process (sub).

  First, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not a gaming state command has been received from the main control unit 41 (Sc1). If no gaming state command has been received, the process ends. When the gaming state command is received, it is determined whether or not it is RT2 (Sc2). If it is RT2, it is determined whether or not an internal winning command is received from the main control unit 41 (Sc3). If the internal winning command has not been received, the process ends. When the internal winning command is received, it is determined whether or not one of the replay GRs 31 to 36 is won (Sc4). If neither is won, the process is terminated. If one of the replays GR31 to 36 is won, it is determined whether a reel stop command is received from the main control unit 41 (Sc5). If the reel stop command has not been received, the process ends.

  When the reel stop command is received, it is determined whether or not the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R has been performed according to the specific operation order based on the reel stop command (Sc6). If the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in a specific operation order, that is, if the stop switches are operated in the order in which SP replays are won, the processing is terminated.

  When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated in the specific operation order, that is, when the stop switches are operated in the order of winning the normal replay or special replay, the internal winning received from the main control unit 41 is received. Based on the command, it is determined whether the bonus is won or whether the bonus is being carried over (Sc7).

  If the bonus is won or the bonus is being carried over, that is, if any of BB1 to BB4 or RB1 to RB2 is won or any of these is being carried over, a warning is given to a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. The notification flag B is set (Sc8). When the warning notification flag B is set, the process ends. When the warning notification flag B is set, warning notification is performed in the process of Sg6 of the warning notification process of FIG. As will be described in detail later, the warning notification notifies that a penalty is given when the stop switch is operated in an order other than the specific operation order even though it is not in AT. In the following, the operation of the stop switch in an order other than the specific operation order is also referred to as “anomalous pressing”.

  If the bonus is not won and the bonus is not being carried over, the warning notification flag A is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (Sc9). When the warning notification flag A is set, warning notification is performed in Sg2 of the warning notification processing of FIG.

  After the warning notification flag A is set in Sc9, a penalty flag is set (Sc10). In this embodiment, the penalty flag is set when the stop switch is operated in an order other than the specific operation order regardless of whether or not the navigation effect is being performed. It is determined whether or not the navigation effect is performed before setting the, and the penalty flag is set only when the stop switch is operated in a procedure other than the specific operation order when the navigation effect is being performed. May be.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in Sc2 that it is not RT2, it is determined whether or not it is RT3 (Sc11). If it is not RT3, the process is terminated. If it is RT3, it is determined whether a penalty flag is set (Sc12). If the penalty flag is not set, the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the penalty flag is set, the penalty flag is cleared and the process ends (Sc13).

  In this way, the penalty flag set in RT2 is cleared when the transition is made to RT3, which is more advantageous than RT2, and the grant of the penalty is terminated together with the transition to RT3. However, it is possible to eliminate problems caused by giving a penalty for a certain period, such as a decrease in interest in the game as a result of continuously giving a penalty.

  Also, when the stop switch is operated in an order other than the specific operation order, the same penalty flag is set, and the normal replay wins and RT2 is maintained, or the special replay wins and shifts to RT1. Regardless of whether or not the same penalty is applied, if the stop switch is operated in an order other than the specific operation order due to an operation error, the operation error is the same operation error regardless of the mode, but a different penalty is applied. It is possible to eliminate the confusion of the player due to being played.

  As shown in FIG. 28, in the startup process (sub), when it is determined that the rise of the production control board 90 is normal, the penalty counter, the lottery mode, and the game number table are based on the backup data. It returns to the state before disconnection. However, if it is determined that the rise of the effect control board 90 is not normal, 10 games are set in the penalty counter, the lottery mode is set in the penalty period, and the game number table is set in Table 1. In the game in the section where the value is set in the penalty counter, AT lottery is not performed depending on the type of AT lottery condition, and even if AT lottery is performed, it becomes an unfavorable condition with low probability of winning the AT lottery, When winning the AT lottery and determining the number of AT games, the game number lottery is performed so that the number of games is reduced. For this reason, when a system reset is executed by an illegal act and the rise of the effect control board 90 is not normal, it is the most unfavorable determination condition for the player in determining whether to shift to the AT. Thereby, the willingness to perform a fraudulent act can be lost, and a fraudulent act can be suppressed. Moreover, in this Embodiment, since several determination conditions are set to the disadvantageous determination conditions, it is effective in suppressing fraud.

  Next, the bonus confirmation notification determination process executed in Sp9a of the timer interrupt process (sub) in FIG. 19 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 29, first, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the count value of the confirmed notification game number counter that counts the number of games until the bonus confirmation notification is performed is 0 (Sf1). If the count value of the fixed notification game number counter is not 0, the process is terminated.

  If the count value of the fixed notification game number counter is 0, it is determined whether or not the bonus is won based on the internal winning command received from the main control unit 41 (Sf2). That is, it is determined whether or not either BB or RB is won. If the bonus is not won, the process ends.

  If the bonus is won, the penalty flag is cleared (Sf3). Note that this processing is omitted when the penalty flag is not set.

  Next, it is determined whether or not it is determined to execute the continuous effect in the process of Sp9 in FIG. 19 (Sf4). If it is not decided to execute the continuous performance, the process is terminated.

  If it is decided to execute the continuous effect, the number of games for which the continuous effect is executed is set in the fixed notification game number counter in the fixed notification game number counter (Sf5). Since the number of games to be executed varies depending on the mode of the continuous performance, the number of games corresponding to the type (mode) of the performance is set in Sf5.

  Then, as described above, in the processing of Sp11a to Sp11c in FIG. 19, the number of games set in the confirmed notification game number counter is subtracted every time a game with continuous effects is performed, and the count value becomes zero. In other words, when the final game of the continuous production is performed, the bonus confirmation notification is performed. The player can detect from the bonus confirmation notice that the bonus has been won.

  In the present embodiment, the penalty counter is cleared when the bonus is won by the processing of Sf3, so that the player's enjoyment can be increased when the bonus is won, and the feeling of the subsequent game is renewed. Because it can, you can improve the interest of the game.

  Next, the warning notification process executed in Sp18 of the timer interrupt process (sub) in FIG. 19 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 30, first, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the warning notification flag A is set in Sc9 of the penalty flag control process of FIG. 27 (Sg1).

  When the warning notification flag A is set, warning notification is performed (Sg2). After performing the warning notification, the warning notification flag A is cleared and the process ends (Sg3).

  If the warning notification flag A is not set, it is determined whether or not the warning notification flag B is set in Sc8 of the penalty flag control process of FIG. 27 (Sg4). If the warning notification flag B is not set, the process is terminated.

  When the warning notification flag B is set, it is determined whether or not the count value of the fixed notification game number counter is 0 (Sg5). When the confirmed notification game number counter is not 0, that is, in Sf5 of the bonus confirmed notification determination process in FIG. 29, the count value is set in the confirmed notification game number counter, and it is decided to perform the bonus confirmation notification in Sp11f in FIG. If the game is before the bonus confirmation notification, warning notification is executed (Sg6). After completing the warning notification, the warning notification flag B is cleared and the process is terminated (Sg7).

  If the confirmed notification game number counter is 0, that is, the count value is set in the confirmed notification game number counter in Sf5 of the bonus confirmation notification determination process in FIG. 29, but the count value becomes 0 in Sp11e in FIG. If it is determined that the game is after the bonus confirmation notification of Sp11f of FIG. 19 has been performed, the warning notification flag B is cleared without performing the warning notification, and the process ends (Sg8).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, even if a bonus is carried over, a warning notification is performed before the bonus confirmation notification, so that the player is informed that the bonus has been won depending on whether or not the warning notification is executed. Can be prevented. Also, in the game where the bonus is carried over, no penalty is given, and after the bonus confirmation notification is given, no warning notification is given even if an irregular press is made, so the player presses the stop switch in any order No warning notification is given even if the bonus is won. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the player from having distrust in the game when the bonus is to be won after the bonus confirmation notification is performed, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, the warning sound from the speakers 53 and 54 is output as warning alerting | reporting in Sg2 or Sg6, for example. At this time, when other effect sounds are output from the speakers 53 and 54, the warning sound is output with a louder sound than the effect sound while outputting the effect sound, so that the warning notification is performed more than the other effects. I will give priority. Thereby, it becomes easy for the player to detect that the warning notification has been performed, and the warning notification can be surely performed to the player.

Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, control is performed so that the winning combination is won by stopping the symbols on the winning effective line LN within a drawing range of up to four frames. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 3, for example, when the bonus confirmation notification is made, the reel 2L is set to the first stop and BB ("White 7-White 7-White 7") or RB ("Black 7-Black 7"). -BAR ”), it is determined whether“ Black 7 ”(No. 18 symbol) and“ White 7 ”(No. 4 symbol) are more than 5 frames apart. The reel cannot be stopped so that both symbols can be drawn on the winning line LN. That is, for each of “Black 7” or “White 7”, the reels are stopped so as to stop on the winning line LN, and it is identified which of BB or RB is won depending on which has stopped on the winning line LN. Will do. Therefore, when the reel 2L is stopped for the first time, a maximum of two games are required to identify which is won.

  However, if the reel 2R is set to the first stop, “BAR” (the 19th symbol) and “white 7” (the 2nd symbol) are arranged within 5 frames. The reel can be stopped so that the symbol can be drawn on the winning line LN. That is, the reel is stopped so that both “BAR” and “White 7” stop on the winning line LN by one stop operation, and either BB or RB is won depending on which one stops on the winning line LN. Will be identified. Therefore, when the reel 2R is stopped for the first time, a maximum of one game is enough to identify which is won.

  As described above, the number of games until the bonus is won is reduced according to the pressing order of the stop switch, that is, the reel stopping order, so that the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, by arranging such a pattern, when a bonus confirmation notification is made, the player performs an irregular push to identify which bonus has been won and enjoys winning the bonus, In this embodiment, warning notification is not performed even if irregularly pressed after the bonus confirmation notification, so the player's enjoyment will not be taken away, and distrust in the game can be prevented, and the interest of the game is improved Can be made.

  In the present embodiment, the warning notification flag B is set unconditionally when the bonus is won or it is determined that the bonus is being carried over in Sc7 in FIG. 27, and the number of confirmed notification games in Sg5 in FIG. It is determined whether the count value of the counter is 0 (that is, whether or not before the bonus confirmation notification is performed), and when the count value is 0 (that is, after the bonus confirmation notification is performed) The process of clearing the flag without performing the warning notification (that is, the process of Sg5 in FIG. 30) is performed, but it is determined whether the count value of the fixed notification game number counter is 0 before the process of Sc6 in FIG. (That is, it is determined whether or not the bonus confirmation notification is made), and the warning notification flag B is used only when the count value is not 0 (that is, before the bonus confirmation notification is performed). It may be set. In this case, the determination of Sg5 is not performed in the warning notification process of FIG. 30, and when the warning notification flag B is set, the warning notification is performed unconditionally and the flag is cleared. Thereby, it is possible to omit the process of clearing only the warning notification flag B after the bonus confirmation notification is performed (that is, the process of Sg5 in FIG. 30), and the process can be simplified.

  Next, a specific example in which the warning notification of Sg2 and Sg6 in FIG. 30 is performed will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in a bonus non-winning game in which a bonus is not won, if a stop switch operation (ie, irregular pressing) is performed in an order other than the specific operation order, a penalty flag is set by the process of Sc10 in FIG. A penalty is given to the person. Further, when an irregular push is performed in this game, the warning notification flag A is set by the process of Sc9 in FIG. 27, and thus the warning notification is performed by the process of Sg2 of FIG.

  Next, in the game where the bonus is won or the game where the won bonus is carried over, if the stop switch is operated in a specific operation order, it is determined as “Y” by the process of Sc6 in FIG. Will not be penalized. In addition, when the stop switch is operated in a procedure other than the specific operation order in this game, the warning notification flag B is set by the processing of Sc8 in FIG. 27, but since the bonus confirmation notification is not performed, Sg5 in FIG. In this process, “N” is determined, and a warning notification is given by the process of Sg6 in FIG.

  Next, in the game after the bonus confirmation notification is performed by the process of Sp11f in FIG. 19, if the stop switch is operated in the specific operation order, it is determined as “Y” by the process of Sc6 in FIG. No penalty is given to the player. In addition, when the stop switch is operated in a procedure other than the specific operation order in this game, the warning notification flag B is set by the processing of Sc8 in FIG. 27 and the bonus confirmation notification is performed, so that in Sg5 in FIG. It is determined as “Y” in the process, and no warning notification is performed.

  As described above, even if a bonus is carried over, a warning notification is performed before the bonus confirmation notification. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being notified that the bonus has been won depending on whether or not the warning notification is executed. Also, in the game where the bonus is carried over, no penalty is given, and after the bonus confirmation notification is made, the warning notification is not performed even if the stop switch is operated in a procedure other than the specific operation order. Even if the stop switch is pressed in any order to win a bonus, no warning notification is given. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the player from having distrust in the game when the bonus is to be won after the bonus confirmation notification is performed, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, when the AT target combination is won, the stop mode changes according to the stop order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. However, the stop switch 8L, 8C is the AT target combination. , 8R operation timing (so-called pressing timing), and the stop mode may be changed according to both the operation timing and stop order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. When the target role of the AT is won as an effect, an effect of notifying the timing of the stop operation or both the timing of the stop operation and the pressing order may be performed as an operation mode that is advantageous to the player.

  In this embodiment, SP replay to which one or more navigation stocks are given is applied as an advantageous display result advantageous to the player. However, at least a display result advantageous to the player may be used. Display with a high probability of winning Navistock, or a display result with a high average value of the winning number of Navistock. The result may be applied.

  Also, in this embodiment, the normal gaming state is the most unfavorable gaming state for the player, and the normal replay that does not shift directly to the normal RT3, that is, the promoted replay wins in the normal RT1. In this normal / RT0, a special replay wins in this normal / RT0, and there is a possibility that the normal / RT3 may be directly transferred to normal / RT2, but at least RT1 as a normal gaming state It is sufficient to have a configuration that does not shift to normal / RT2 that can be shifted directly from normal to RT3, and may be a configuration that can shift directly from normal / RT1 to normal / RT2, even in such a configuration, Normal / RT1 may transition directly to Normal / RT3 when conditions for transition to Normal / RT2 are satisfied Since migrating to, also shifts to the normal · RT3 in the normal · RT1, it is possible to have a sense of expectation to be to win the Navi stock.

  In this embodiment, when the SP replay is won in the normal / RT2, the normal / RT2 is shifted to the normal / RT3, and then the special replay is won in the normal / RT3, so that the normal / RT2 is transferred again. .

  Next, the first navigation effect execution process executed in Sp9b of the timer interrupt process (sub) in FIG. 19 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 32, first, the sub-control unit 91 specifies the result of the internal lottery from the internal winning command received from the main control unit 41, and determines whether or not the left bell has been won (Sv1). If the left bell is not won, the process ends. When the left bell is won, a bell winning flag indicating that the left bell is won is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (Sv2). Next, a winning suggesting that the right falling bell can be won (see FIGS. 11 and 17) (that is, a state in which the symbol combination constituting the right falling bell is allowed to stop on the winning line). A result suggestion screen is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51 (Sv3).

  On the winning result suggestion screen, for example, an image indicating that the right falling bell can be won and an image indicating that other winning results are obtained are displayed from the liquid crystal display 51. In this way, by displaying a plurality of winning results, it is possible to indicate that the right falling bell is one of the winning result candidates, and it is possible to suggest that the right falling bell can be won.

  Next, the second effect execution process executed in Sp13a of the timer interrupt process (sub) in FIG. 19 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the bell winning flag is set in Sv2 of FIG. 32 (Sy1). If the bell winning flag is not set, the process is terminated. If the bell winning flag is set, whether or not the stop switch has been operated in a specific operation procedure based on the reel stop command received from the main control unit 41 (in this embodiment, the first left stop is set). Thus, it is determined whether or not the stop switch 8L has been pressed first (Sy2). That is, in Sy1, it is determined whether left-pressing has been performed. When stop switch 8L is pressed first so as to be the first stop on the left, there is a higher possibility of winning a right-down bell than the winning result suggestion screen (in this embodiment, a right-down bell can be won) A winning result confirmation screen suggesting that the information is received from the liquid crystal display 51 (Sy3). Next, the bell winning flag is cleared and the process is terminated (Sy5). When the stop switch 8L is pressed first so that the left bell is won and the first stop is left, the right-down bell can be won, and “Plum” or “Replay” is placed on the winning line LN. When the stop switch 8L is pressed first so that the left first stop is also achieved when winning the normal replay which is a winning combination other than the left bell (see FIG. 11). Then, the symbols “Plum” and “Replay” are stopped on the winning line LN (see FIG. 12). However, since the player can recognize that the right falling bell can be won on the winning result confirmation screen, it is possible to obtain a winning by arranging the symbol combinations of the right falling bell.

  On the winning result confirmation screen, for example, only an image indicating that a right-down bell can be won is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51. On the other hand, on the winning result suggestion screen, for example, an image indicating that the right lowering bell can be won and an image indicating that other winning results are obtained are displayed from the liquid crystal display 51. Therefore, the winning result confirmation screen can indicate that the possibility of winning the right-down bell is higher than the winning result suggestion screen displaying a plurality of winning candidates. In the present embodiment, only the image indicating that the right falling bell can be won is displayed to notify that the right falling bell is surely won.

  On the other hand, when the stop switch 8L is not pressed first so as to be the first stop on the left (ie, the stop switch 8C is pressed first or the right first stop is set so as to be the first stop inside) When the switch 8R is pressed first, in other words, when the middle press or the right press is performed), the process of shifting from the winning result suggesting screen to the winning result finalizing screen as the second effect is executed. The special control for continuously displaying the winning result suggestion screen displayed in Sv3 of 32 is executed (Sy4). Next, the bell winning flag is cleared and the process is terminated (Sy5).

  In this embodiment, the winning result confirmation screen or the winning result suggestion screen is deleted at the end of the game (that is, at the third stop), but at the second stop, at the start switch operation in the next game, or at the BET operation. It may be erased at an appropriate timing such as time.

  As described above, when the order in which the stop switch 8L is first pressed is the specific operation procedure (that is, the recommended pressing order of the stop switch without a penalty), the first left stop is made according to the recommended pressing order. Thus, if the stop switch 8L is pressed first, the right-down bell will win. Then, on the winning result suggestion screen, it is suggested that the right falling bell can be won, and when the stop switch 8L is pressed first so as to make the first stop on the left, the winning result confirmation screen wins the right falling bell. Since it indicates that the possibility is high (that is, notification that the right-down bell will win), the winning result (that is, the derived display result) shown in the production (that is, display of each image) and the actual There will be no discrepancy with the winning results.

  On the other hand, if the first middle stop or the first right stop is performed in accordance with the recommended pressing order, the right lowering bell does not win, and the upper bell 5 or the upper bell 8 wins, or the transition exit is configured. The symbol combination to be stopped stops. In this case, the display of the winning result suggestion screen is continued and it is suggested that a winning result other than the winning of the right-down bell is given, so there is a discrepancy between the winning result shown in the production and the actual winning result. Absent.

  Next, a modification of the penalty flag control process of FIG. 27 will be described with reference to FIG. In the modification of FIG. 34, the timing for clearing the penalty flag is set when the navigation effect for the special replay is performed. That is, when the stop switch is operated in a procedure other than the specific operation order, a penalty is given until a navigation effect is performed. Detailed description of the same members and functions as those in the above embodiment will be omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 34, first, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not a game state command has been received from the main control unit 41 (Sh1). If no gaming state command has been received, the process ends. When the gaming state command is received, it is determined whether or not it is RT2 (Sh2). If it is not RT2, the process ends. If it is RT2, it is determined whether or not an internal winning command has been received from the main control unit 41 (Sh3). If the internal winning command has not been received, the process ends. When the internal winning command is received, it is determined whether or not one of the replay GRs 31 to 36 is won (Sh4). If neither is won, the process is terminated.

  If one of the replays GR31 to 36 is won, it is determined whether a penalty flag is set (Sh5). When the penalty flag is set, it is determined whether or not the replay GR 31 to 36 is won and the navigation effect for the SP replay is executed (Sh12). That is, it is controlled by AT at RT2 to determine whether or not a navigation effect for SP replay has occurred. When the navigation effect is executed, the penalty flag is cleared and the process is terminated (Sh13). If the navigation effect is not being executed, the process ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the processing of Sh5 that the penalty flag has not been set, it is determined whether or not a reel stop command has been received from the main control unit 41 (Sh6). If the reel stop command has not been received, the process ends.

  When the reel stop command is received, it is determined whether or not the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R has been performed according to the specific operation order based on the reel stop command. (Sh7). If the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in a specific operation order, the process is terminated.

  If the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated in a specific operation order, it is determined whether a bonus is won or a bonus is being carried over based on an internal winning command received from the main control unit 41. (Sh8).

  If the bonus is won or the bonus is being carried over, that is, if any of BB1 to BB4 or RB1 to RB2 is won or any of these is being carried over, a warning is given to a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. The notification flag B is set (Sh9). When the warning notification flag B is set, the process ends. When the warning notification flag B is set, warning notification is performed in the process of Sg6 of the warning notification process of FIG. The warning notification notifies that a penalty is given when the stop switch is operated in an order other than the specific operation order even though it is not in AT.

  If the bonus is not won and the bonus is not being carried over, the warning notification flag A is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (Sh10). When the warning notification flag A is set, warning notification is performed in Sg2 of the warning notification processing of FIG.

  After setting the warning notification flag A in Sc9, the penalty flag is set (Sh11). In this embodiment, the penalty flag is set when the stop switch is operated in a procedure other than the specific operation order, regardless of whether or not the navigation effect is performed. The penalty flag may be set only when the stop switch is operated in a procedure other than the specific operation order when the operation is performed.

  In this way, the penalty flag set in RT2 is cleared when the navigation effect for SP replay is performed, and the granting of the penalty ends together with the navigation effect, so despite the transition to advantageous RT3, It is possible to eliminate problems caused by giving a penalty for a certain period of time, such as a decrease in interest in the game as a result of continuously giving a penalty.

  Next, a specific example of the above embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. It is assumed that the winning probability (1 / b) of the AT lottery at RT3 is higher than the winning probability (1 / a) of the AT lottery at RT2.

  First, a case where no penalty has occurred will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 35A, it is assumed that when 10 games are played in RT2, the replays GR31 to 36 are won and a navigation effect is generated. Then, according to the navigation effect, the stop switch is operated without pushing mistake, and when SP replay wins, the process proceeds to RT3. In RT3, for example, 10 games are played.

  Next, a case where the present invention is applied when a penalty occurs will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 35 (B), when 10 games are played in RT2, the replays GR31 to 36 are won and a navigation effect is generated, and the player makes a mistake in the pressing order and wins the SP replay. Assume that the stop switch is not operated in the operation sequence. In this case, a penalty is given (processing of Sc10 in FIG. 27 and Sh11 in FIG. 34). When the navigation effect occurs again (in the case of “Y” in Sh12 in FIG. 34), or when the stop switch is operated without a pressing order in accordance with the navigation effect, the SP replay wins and the process proceeds to RT3 ( In the case of “Y” in Sc11 of FIG. 27, the provision of the penalty ends (the process of Sc13 of FIG. 27 and Sh13 of FIG. 34). With this configuration, in the example to which the present invention is applied as shown in FIG. 35 (B), ten games in RT2 are played in a state where no penalty is given as in FIG. 35 (A). Similarly to 35 (A), even if the process shifts to RT3, 10 games are played without any penalty. Therefore, the same profit as in FIG. 35A is given to RT2 and RT3.

  Next, a case where the conventional technique is applied when a penalty occurs will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 35 (C), when 10 games are played in RT2, the replays GR31 to 36 are won and a navigation effect is generated, and the player makes a mistake in the pressing order and wins the SP replay. Suppose that the stop switch is not operated in order. In this case, a penalty is given even in the conventional technique, but a penalty is given for a certain period (for example, 10 games) in the conventional technique. Then, when five games are played in the penalty period, it is assumed that a navigation effect is generated again, and the stop switch is operated without a press order error according to the navigation effect, and SP replay wins and the process shifts to RT3. At this time, since there are five games remaining in the penalty period, even if the game is shifted to RT3, the penalty is continuously given to the five games (portions (C) to (1) in FIG. 35). However, as shown in FIG. 35 (A), if there is no mistake in the pressing order, 10 games can be played in RT3 without being penalized, whereas there is a penalty in RT3. In this state, 5 games are played. Therefore, if the push order is missed, it is disadvantageous for the player at RT3 compared to when the push order is missed. However, as shown in FIG. 35 (B), in the present invention, as in FIG. 35 (A), a game of 10 games can be played without a penalty even when shifting to RT3. Therefore, it is possible to solve the problem that the player is disadvantaged more than expected when a pushing order error occurs.

  Next, the case where the conventional technique is applied when a penalty occurs will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 35 (D), when 10 games are played in RT2, the replay GR 31-36 is won and a navigation effect is generated, and the player makes a mistake in the pressing order and the SP replay wins. Assume that the stop switch is not operated in the operation sequence. In this case, a penalty is given even in the conventional technique, but a penalty is given for a certain period (for example, 10 games) in the conventional technique. Then, assume that 10 games have been consumed in the penalty period and the penalty period has ended. At this time, since the SP replay has not won during the penalty period, the RT state is the state in which RT2 is maintained. Therefore, the game at RT2 (2 games in this example) can be further performed until the navigation effect occurs again and the process shifts to RT3 (parts (D)-(2) in FIG. 35). However, as shown in FIG. 35 (A), if there is no mistake in the pressing order, only 10 games should have been played at RT2 without a penalty. Therefore, if the push order is missed, it becomes advantageous for the player at RT2 compared to when the push order is missed. However, as shown in FIG. 35 (B), in the present invention, only 10 games can be played in the state where no penalty is given in RT2 as in FIG. 35 (A). Therefore, it is possible to solve the problem that the player is more advantageous than expected when a push order error occurs.

  Next, Modification 1 of the second navigation effect execution process shown in FIG. 33 will be described with reference to FIG. Detailed description of the same processing as that in FIG. 33 is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 36, in Modification 1, the same processing as in FIG. 33 is performed in Sy1 to Sy3 and Sy5. However, if the sub-control unit 91 determines in Sy2 that the stop switch 8L has been pressed first so as to make the first left stop, the sub-control unit 91 ends the display of the winning result suggestion screen and the winning result confirmation screen. Is displayed (Sy3), when it is determined that the stop switch 8L has not been pressed first so as to be the first left stop, unlike the special control of Sy4 in FIG. When the winning result confirmation screen is not displayed, special control for displaying the background screen displayed from the liquid crystal display 51 is executed (Sy6). The background screen is a screen that is displayed in a normal state when no presentation is performed during the game. As the background screen, for example, an image in which a character is walking against a predetermined landscape is displayed. Then, when winning the left bell, the background screen is switched to the winning result suggestion screen (Sv2 in FIG. 32).

  As described above, in the first modification, when the order in which the stop switch 8L is first pressed is the specific operation order (that is, the recommended pressing order of the stop switch to which no penalty is given), the recommended pressing order is followed. If the stop switch 8L is pressed first so as to be the first stop on the left, the right lowering bell will win. Then, on the winning result suggestion screen, it is suggested that the right falling bell can be won, and when the stop switch 8L is pressed first so as to make the first stop on the left, the winning result confirmation screen wins the right falling bell. Since it indicates that the possibility is high (that is, notification that the right-down bell will win), the winning result (that is, the derived display result) shown in the production (that is, display of each image) and the actual There will be no discrepancy with the winning results.

  On the other hand, if the first middle stop or the first right stop is performed in accordance with the recommended pressing order, the right lowering bell does not win, and the upper bell 5 or the upper bell 8 wins, or the transition exit is configured. The symbol combination to be stopped stops. In this case, since the background screen is displayed and the winning result is not notified on the background screen, there is no contradiction between the winning result shown in the production and the actual winning result.

  Next, Modification 2 of the second navigation effect execution process shown in FIG. 33 will be described with reference to FIG. Detailed description of the same processing as that in FIG. 33 is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 37, in Modification 1, the same processing as in FIG. 33 is performed in Sy1 to Sy3 and Sy5. However, if the sub-control unit 91 determines in Sy2 that the stop switch 8L has been pressed first so as to make the first left stop, the sub-control unit 91 ends the display of the winning result suggestion screen and the winning result confirmation screen. Is displayed (Sy3), on the other hand, when it is determined that the stop switch 8L has not been pressed first so as to be the first left stop, a penalty is given unlike the special control of Sy4 in FIG. A special control for displaying a penalty screen for informing this is executed (Sy7). When the penalty screen is displayed, the winning result confirmation screen is not displayed, so that the player cannot know the winning result in the game in advance, which is disadvantageous for the player. Then, the penalty screen notifies that such a penalty is given.

  As described above, in the second modification, when the order in which the stop switch 8L is first pressed is the specific operation order (that is, the recommended pressing order of the stop switch to which no penalty is given), the recommended pressing order is followed. If the stop switch 8L is pressed first so as to be the first stop on the left, the right lowering bell will win. Then, on the winning result suggestion screen, it is suggested that the right falling bell can be won, and when the stop switch 8L is pressed first so as to make the first stop on the left, the winning result confirmation screen wins the right falling bell. Since it indicates that the possibility is high (that is, notification that the right-down bell will win), the winning result (that is, the derived display result) shown in the production (that is, display of each image) and the actual There will be no discrepancy with the winning results.

  On the other hand, if the first middle stop or the first right stop is performed in accordance with the recommended pressing order, the right lowering bell does not win, and the upper bell 5 or the upper bell 8 wins, or the transition exit is configured. The symbol combination to be stopped stops. In this case, since the penalty screen is displayed and the winning result is not notified on the penalty screen, there is no contradiction between the winning result shown in the production and the actual winning result. Moreover, it can alert | report that a penalty is provided, and it can prevent that a penalty is granted suddenly and the interest in a game falls.

  It should be noted that the penalty screen is displayed at an appropriate timing such as at the end of the game displaying the penalty (that is, at the third stop), at the second stop, at the start switch operation in the next game, at the BET operation, or at the end of the penalty grant. You can erase it with.

  Next, specific examples of the special control in Sy4 in FIG. 33, Sy6 in FIG. 36, and Sy7 in FIG. 37 will be described with reference to FIG. Unlike the above-described embodiment, in this specific example, when winning the bell, the bell is won by operating the stop switch according to the recommended pressing order, and when the other switch is pressed in the other order, another winning combination is won or lost. Become.

  As shown in FIG. 38 (1), when the player operates the start switch 7 after betting medals and wins the bell, a winning result suggestion screen is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51. Then, “Yellow”, which is a character indicating that the bell wins, and “White”, which is a character indicating that the other winning combination wins or loses, are displayed on the winning result suggestion screen. Therefore, by including “yellow”, which is a character indicating that the bell wins, on the screen, it is suggested that the bell wins (that is, the combination of symbols constituting the bell stops).

  From the state of FIG. 38 (1), when the player depresses the stop switch 8L first so that the left first stop is made, the state shifts to the state of FIG. 38 (2).

  As shown in FIG. 38 (2), for example, when the stop switch 8L is pressed first so as to be the first left stop in accordance with the recommended pressing procedure, a winning result determination screen is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51. In this specific example, only “yellow”, which is a character indicating that the bell wins, is displayed as the winning result confirmation screen. Thereby, it is notified that the bell wins. At this time, the bell wins because the stop switch is operated in accordance with the recommended pressing order. Therefore, there is no contradiction between the winning result shown in the production and the actual winning result.

  Next, from the state of FIG. 38 (1), when the player operates the stop switch in an order other than the recommended order of pressing (an order other than the order in which the stop switch 8L is pressed first so as to be the first left stop). That is, as a process for shifting to the order in which the stop switch 8C is first pressed so as to be the first middle stop or the order in which the stop switch 8R is first pressed so as to be the first right stop), FIG. -1) to (3-4) will be described as an example. FIGS. 38 (3-2) to (3-4) show special control. Also, the four types of processing shown in FIGS. 38 (3-1) to (3-4) may all be executed by one type of slot machine, or any one of the preset processing (only one processing or a plurality of processing). Any of the above processes may be performed).

  In the process shown in FIG. 38 (3-1), as in FIG. 38 (2), only the image corresponding to the pressing order of the stop switch is displayed, and the winning combination other than the bell wins or loses. Only “white” which is a character indicating that is displayed. Thereby, it is notified that the winning combination other than the bell wins or loses. In this example, the same processing as in FIG. 38 (2) is performed, but if the player operates the stop switch in an order other than the recommended order of pressing, the bell does not win, so the winning result shown in the production and the actual winning result There is no contradiction.

  In the special control shown in FIG. 38 (3-2), the winning result suggestion screen displayed in FIG. 38 (1) is continuously displayed without shifting to the display in FIG. 38 (2) (Sy4 in FIG. 33). Similar processing). In this example, since it continues to suggest that the winning combination other than the bell wins or loses, there is no contradiction between the winning result shown in the production and the actual winning result. Further, since the processing for selecting an image is not performed as in FIG. 38 (3-1), which performs the same processing as in the example of FIG. Can be prevented.

  In the special control shown in FIG. 38 (3-3), the display is switched to the display of the background screen that is displayed when the effect is not executed during the game (the same processing as Sy6 in FIG. 36). In this specific example, a background screen in which a character is walking in the desert is displayed. In this example, since the background screen is displayed and the winning result is not notified on the background screen, there is no contradiction between the winning result shown in the production and the actual winning result. Further, since the processing for selecting an image is not performed as in FIG. 38 (3-1), which performs the same processing as in the example of FIG. Can be prevented.

  In the special control shown in FIG. 38 (3-4), the screen is switched to a penalty screen for notifying that a penalty is given (a process similar to Sy7 in FIG. 37). In this specific example, a penalty screen including an image indicating that a penalty is given is displayed together with the characters “penalty”. In this example, since the penalty screen is displayed and the winning result is not notified on the penalty screen, there is no contradiction between the winning result shown in the production and the actual winning result. Moreover, it can alert | report beforehand that a penalty is provided, and it can prevent that a penalty is granted suddenly and the interest in a game falls.

  In the example of FIG. 38, “yellow”, which is a character indicating that the bell wins as the first effect, and “white”, which is a character indicating that the other winning combination wins or loses. In this example, only “Yellow” is displayed as the second effect, and the winning of the bell is confirmed. However, as the first effect, it is suggested that one of a plurality of winning roles wins, By suggesting fewer winning combinations than the number of winning combinations suggested in the first effect in the second effect as candidates for winning, it is suggested that the second display is more likely to derive a predetermined display result than the first effect. Is possible.

  Next, a modification of the timer interrupt process (sub) in FIG. 19 will be described with reference to FIGS. 39 and 40. FIG. Detailed description of the same members and functions as those in the above embodiment will be omitted. 39 and 40, the processes of Sp11g, Sp11h, Sp11i, Sp13b, Sp13c, and Sp13d are added to the process of FIG. Further, the contents of the warning processing of Sp18 are different.

  First, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not a winning number command has been received from the main control unit 41 in Sp13b (Sp13b). If the winning number command has not been received, the process proceeds to Sp14. On the other hand, when a winning number command is received, a penalty flag control process different from the penalty flag control process of Sp13 is executed (Sp13c). After the penalty flag control process ends, a warning notification release process is executed (Sp13d). Thereafter, the process proceeds to Sp14.

  Next, the penalty flag control process executed in Sp13c of FIG. 40 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 41, first, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not a gaming state command has been received from the main control unit 41 (Sr1). If no gaming state command has been received, the process ends. If a gaming state command is received, it is determined whether it is any of RT1 to RT4 (Sr2). If none of RT1 to RT4, the process is terminated. If it is RT2, it is determined whether or not an internal winning command is received from the main control unit 41 (Sr3). If the internal winning command has not been received, the process ends. When the internal winning command is received, it is determined whether or not the left bell is won (Sr4). If the left bell is not won, the process ends.

  When the left bell is won, it is determined whether or not a reel stop command has been received from the main control unit 41 (Sr5). If the reel stop command has not been received, the process is terminated.

  When the reel stop command is received, the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R based on the reel stop command is performed in a specific operation order (that is, the order in which the stop switch 8L is first pressed so as to be the first left stop). ) To determine whether or not (Sr6). When the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in a specific operation order (that is, when the stop switch 8L is first pressed so as to be the first left stop), the process is terminated.

  When the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated in the specific operation order (that is, when the middle first stop or the right first stop is performed), a warning notification flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c ( Sr7). When the warning notification flag is set, warning notification is performed in the process Su2 of the warning notification process of FIG. After the warning notification flag is set, it is determined whether a winning number command is received from the main control unit 41 (Sr8). If no winning number command has been received, the process ends. When the winning number command is received, it is determined whether or not the upper bell 5 or the upper bell 8 has won (Sr9). If the upper bell 5 or the upper bell 8 has not won, the process is terminated. When the upper bell 5 or the upper bell 8 wins, a penalty flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, and the process ends (Sr10).

  As described above, in the penalty flag control process shown in FIG. 41, the stop switch 8L is first pressed so that the left bell is won and the order other than the specific operation order (that is, the first order) is the first left stop. The stop switch is operated in an order other than the order in which it is performed, that is, the order in which the stop switch 8C is first pressed to be the first middle stop or the order in which the stop switch 8R is first pressed to be the first right stop). When the operation is performed, the penalty flag is not set unconditionally as in Sc10 of FIG. 27, and the penalty flag is set when the upper bell 5 or the upper bell 8 wins. For this reason, even if the stop switch is operated in an order other than the specific operation order, no penalty is given unless the player gains profit.

  In Sp18 of FIG. 40, unlike the warning process of FIG. 30, a warning notification is performed when the warning notification flag is set in Sr7, and a warning notification is not performed if the warning notification flag is not set in Sr7. Execute.

  Next, the warning notification release process will be described with reference to FIG. 42 executed in Sp13d of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 42, first, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the warning notification flag is set in Sr7 of the penalty flag control process of FIG. 41 (Sx1). If the warning flag is not set, the process is terminated.

  If the warning notification flag is set, it is determined whether or not the upper bell 5 or the upper bell 8 has won (Sx2).

  When the upper bell 5 or the upper bell 8 does not win, the warning notification flag is cleared (Sx3). Thereby, the warning notification at Sp18 in FIG. 40 is canceled. On the other hand, if the upper bell 5 or the upper bell 8 wins, a bell winning flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (Sx4).

  As described above, when it is determined that the left bell has been won in Sr4 of FIG. 41, the warning notification flag is set, and it is determined whether or not the upper bell 5 or the upper bell 8 has won in Sx2 of FIG. Thus, it is determined whether or not the upper bell 5 or the upper bell 8 has won in the game. If the upper bell 5 or the upper bell 8 has not won, the warning notification ends. On the other hand, when the upper bell 5 or the upper bell 8 wins, the warning notification is not terminated.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the bell winning flag is set in Sp11g in FIG. 39 (Sp11g). If the bell winning flag is set, the warning notification flag is cleared (Sp11h), and the bell winning flag is set. Clear (Sp11i). Since these processes are executed when the reel rotation start command is received in Sp10, that is, when the game is started, the warning notification that the upper bell 5 or the upper bell 8 has won and won is continued. When the next game is started, it is canceled by clearing the warning notification flag in Sp11h.

  As described above, even if the stop switch is operated in an order other than the specific operation order (recommended pressing order), if the player does not gain profit, no penalty is given and the warning notification is canceled in the game. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the player from being dissatisfied with the game due to the penalty imposed even when the stop switch is operated in an order other than the specific operation order but no profit is obtained. Thereby, the interest to a game can be heightened.

  When warning notification is performed on the liquid crystal display 51 by displaying a warning image, it is preferable to display the warning image so as to overlap the effect image. When the upper bell 5 or the upper bell 8 does not win, the display of the warning image is deleted and the effect image is changed so that the effect develops. When the upper bell 5 or the upper bell 8 wins It is preferable to delete the display of the warning image with the start of the next game and change the effect image so that the effect develops from this time. Thereby, the progress of the production can be made smooth without interruption of the production.

  The embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and the present invention can be modified or added without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Needless to say, it is included.

  In the normal state (non-AT state, non-bonus state in the embodiment) that occupies most of the game, the operation is performed in a different procedure by operating in a specific operation procedure (in other words, it can be referred to as a recommended operation procedure). The game value is designed so that the expected value of the game value that the player can acquire in the game is higher than when the game is performed. The expected value specified here is not based on the expected value of only one game in the normal state, but on the premise that the game is continuously performed in consideration of the grant of the right to the advantageous state obtained by the one game thereafter. Shows the expected value. Therefore, it is better for the player to operate according to the specific operation procedure.

  As an example, in the embodiment, there is a case where it is shifted to the RT state where the replay probability is high by pressing backward, but since a penalty occurs for granting the right of AT, it is better to operate in a specific operation procedure in the normal state It can be said that the expected value is higher for the player than when operating by the procedure.

  In another aspect, the probability that the right to be in a specific advantageous state is given is higher when the operation is performed according to the specific operation procedure than when the operation is performed according to the other procedure. Therefore, it is better for the player to operate according to the specific operation procedure.

  Also, from another viewpoint, operating with a specific operating procedure is more effective than the operating rate with other procedures (as determined by the gaming value acquired in the game / the gaming value used in the game) And is designed to have a moderate shot. Accordingly, since the player can perform a game having an appropriate shooting characteristic when operated by the specific operation procedure than when operated by another procedure, the player should operate by the specific operation procedure.

  As an example, in the embodiment, there is a case where a reverse push causes a transition to an RT state with a high replay probability. However, since there is a penalty for granting an AT right, there is no AT, so whether an AT has occurred As a result, the appropriate shooting characteristics of the gaming machine are impaired.

  Further, from another viewpoint, it is easier for a specific derivation result to appear corresponding to an internal winning combination when operating according to a specific operating procedure than when operating according to another procedure. The specific derivation result is designed so that the internal winning combination can be limited at the time of derivation. When the derivation result is derived by a specific operation procedure, it can be seen that the bonus is won (so-called reach level). ), May be designed to be a bonus winning possibility (so-called chance eyes).

  At this time, if the operation is performed in another procedure, even if a specific derivation result is derived, there is a possibility that it does not match the pre-designed internal winning combination, so the player will give distrust to the gaming machine. Therefore, it is preferable to operate according to a specific operation procedure.

  In the above embodiment, the slot machine that sets the bet number using medals and credits has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a game used in a pachinko gaming machine. The configuration described in the above embodiment is applied to a slot machine that sets a bet number using a ball or a fully credit type slot machine that sets a bet number using only credits, and according to claim 1 It is possible to realize the invention. When game balls are used as game media, for example, when one medal corresponds to five game balls, and 3 is set as the bet number in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  Further, in addition to the medal insertion mechanism such as the flow path switching solenoid 30 and the insertion medal sensor 31, a ball take-in device that takes in a game ball, and a take-in ball that detects a game ball taken in by the ball take-in device In addition to a medal payout mechanism, such as a hopper motor 34b and a payout sensor 34c, a ball payout device for paying out game balls, and a payout ball detection switch for detecting game balls paid out by the ball payout device It is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using both medals and game balls and the medals and game balls are paid out as a result of winning. By applying the configuration, the invention according to claim 1 can be realized.

(1) As described above, in the present embodiment, when the left bell is won, the first effect suggesting that the right-down bell can be won is executed (for example, the part for executing the process of Sv3 in FIG. 32). ), When the stop switch 8L is pressed first so as to be the first stop on the left, a second effect is performed that suggests that there is a high possibility of winning the right-down bell (for example, Sy3 in FIG. 33) 36, and the portion where the processing of Sy3 in FIG. 37 is executed), when the stop switch 8C is first pressed so as to be the first middle stop, or the stop switch 8R is set so as to be the first right stop. When the second press is performed, special control different from the process of executing the second effect is executed (for example, the part of executing Sy4 in FIG. 33, Sy6 in FIG. 36, or Sy7 in FIG. 37).
Therefore, it is possible to prevent a contradiction between the content of the notified display result and the actual display result when the stop switch is operated in a procedure in which the right falling bell does not win when winning the left bell.

  In the embodiment described above, the first effect and the second effect are always executed when winning the left bell. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. For example, when the left bell is won, a lottery is performed. It is possible to apply the configuration shown in the above embodiment to the slot machine that executes the first effect and the second effect at a different timing from the above embodiment, such as determining whether to display the winning result suggestion screen by Is possible.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the example which performs a 1st effect and a 2nd effect when winning a left bell was given, it is not restricted to this embodiment, For example, replay GR1-36, a right bell, It is possible to apply the configuration shown in the above embodiment to the slot machine that executes the first effect and the second effect when a winning combination different from the above embodiment, such as the middle bell and the RB bells 1 to 3, is won. It is.

  Further, in the above embodiment, it is suggested that the right-falling bell wins in the first production or other winning results, and the right-falling bell wins in the second production (that is, the possibility of winning). However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. For example, a plurality of winning results (candidates for winning combination) are displayed in the first effect, and the first effect is displayed in the second effect. The configuration shown in the above embodiment can be applied to a slot machine that executes the second effect in a manner different from the above embodiment, such as displaying a winning result less than the suggested winning result.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when winning the left bell, the winning line on which the bell wins varies depending on whether the stop switch is operated in the first order or the stop switch is operated in the other order. Or although the example which displays a transition outcome was given, it is not restricted to this embodiment, for example, when winning a predetermined winning combination (that is, when a predetermined result is obtained by a predetermining means), in the first order The combination of symbols corresponding to different winning combinations can be stopped when the stop switch is operated and when the stop switch is operated in any other order (that is, different winning combinations can be won). When the stop switch is operated, the predetermined winning combination wins, but when the stop switch is operated in an order other than the first order, the combination of symbols that are lost can be stopped (see In the slot machine that derives a display result different from the above embodiment when the stop switch is operated in the first order and when the stop switch is operated in the other order. The configuration shown in the form can be applied.

  In the above embodiment, the order of pressing the stop switch is given as an example of the specific operation procedure. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. For example, the timing for operating the stop switch (so-called pressing timing) The configuration shown in the above embodiment can be applied to a gaming machine having a specific operation procedure different from that in the above embodiment.

  Moreover, although the example which performs the 1st effect and the 2nd effect by the liquid crystal display 51 was given in the said embodiment, it is not restricted to this embodiment, For example, speaker 53,54, effect effect LED52, and reel Back lamp (for example, reel LED 55) disposed on the back side (inside), transmissive liquid crystal display (liquid crystal display configured so that the reel can be seen), front door 1b, etc. disposed on the front side of the reel The first effect and the second effect are different from the above-described embodiments, such as the attached lamp or LED (for example, the effect LED 52), the vibration of the stop switch, the ventilation from the periphery of the stop switch, the change in the temperature of the stop switch. It is possible to realize the invention according to claim 1 by applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to the slot machine that performs the above. Further, the first effect and the second effect may be performed using a part of a device having other functions (for example, when the effect is performed using the reel LED 55, the reel LED 55 illuminates the reel from the back side). May be provided with a device that performs only production. Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the example which performs a 1st effect and a 2nd effect only by screen display was given, it is not restricted to this embodiment, The 1st effect and the 2nd effect combining the effect of a some aspect. It is possible to apply the configuration shown in the above embodiment to the slot machine that performs the above.

(2) Moreover, in this Embodiment, the process which continues a 1st effect is not performed as a special control, without performing a 2nd effect (for example, the part which performs the process of Sy4 of FIG. 33).
Therefore, it is possible to prevent a contradiction between the content of the notified display result and the actual display result when the stop switch is operated in a procedure in which the right falling bell does not win when winning the left bell.

(3) In the present embodiment, as special control, a process of returning to the background screen displayed before the display of the effect screen displayed as the first effect is executed (for example, the process of Sy6 in FIG. 36). Part to execute).
Therefore, it is possible to prevent a contradiction between the content of the notified display result and the actual display result when the stop switch is operated in a procedure in which the right falling bell does not win when winning the left bell.

(4) Moreover, in this Embodiment, the process which alert | reports that a penalty is provided is performed as special control (for example, the part which performs the process of Sy7 of FIG. 37).
Therefore, it is possible to prevent a contradiction between the content of the notified display result and the actual display result when the stop switch is operated in a procedure in which the right falling bell does not win when winning the left bell. Moreover, it can alert | report that a penalty is provided in advance.

  In the above embodiment, an example is given in which the penalty is that the winning result confirmation screen is not displayed in the game. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. For example, the left bell is won and stopped in a specific operation order. When the switch is not operated, the same processing as Sc10 of FIG. 27 is performed, the processing of Sq7 of FIG. 23 is executed, and the processing of Sq4 is not performed when Sq9 of FIG. 25, which is different from the above-described embodiment, such as executing the processing of Sb3 of FIG. 25, or moving to a disadvantageous gaming state such as shifting to a disadvantageous RT, reducing the types of effects. It is possible to apply the configuration shown in the above embodiment to a slot machine that causes a disadvantage. Also, the disadvantage may be generated in a game determined as a predetermined result by the pre-determining means, may be generated in a subsequent game, or a combination thereof.

(5) Further, in this embodiment, when the stop switch is operated in a procedure other than the specific operation procedure even though the specific operation procedure is notified, the specific display result is displayed in the subsequent game. Until a special condition including deriving and shifting to the second gaming state is satisfied, a predetermined disadvantage is caused to the player (for example, Sc10 when it is determined “N” in Sc6 of FIG. 27). The process of performing the process of Sc13 when it is determined “Y” in the processes of Sc11 and Sc12.
Therefore, it is possible to eliminate a problem caused by causing a disadvantage for a certain period when the display result stop switch is operated in a procedure other than the specific operation procedure.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which AT lottery is not executed as a penalty or AT lottery is executed using a disadvantageous table is given. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. For example, only one of them is executed. Implementation of the above in a slot machine that gives a penalty different from the above embodiment, such as giving a penalty, transitioning to an unfavorable RT, making it into an unfavorable gaming state, stopping the execution of the production, reducing the type of production The configuration shown in the form can be applied.

  In the above embodiment, the operation sequence of the stop switch is given as an example of the specific operation procedure. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. For example, the timing of operating the stop switch or the timing of operating the handle in a pachinko gaming machine For example, the configuration shown in the above embodiment can be applied to a slot machine whose specific operation procedure is different from the above embodiment.

(6) In the present embodiment, when the stop switch is operated in a procedure other than the specific operation procedure even though the specific operation procedure is notified, the subsequent game is notified. Up to the time, a predetermined disadvantage is caused to the player (for example, the process of Sh11 is performed when “N” is determined in Sh6 of FIG. 34, and Sh13 is determined as “Y” in the process of Sh12). The part that executes the process).
Therefore, it is possible to eliminate a problem caused by causing a disadvantage for a certain period when the display result stop switch is operated in a procedure other than the specific operation procedure.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which AT lottery is not executed as a penalty or AT lottery is executed using a disadvantageous table is given. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. For example, only one of them is executed. Implementation of the above in a slot machine that gives a penalty different from the above embodiment, such as giving a penalty, transitioning to an unfavorable RT, making it into an unfavorable gaming state, stopping the execution of the production, reducing the type of production The configuration shown in the form can be applied.

  In the above embodiment, the operation sequence of the stop switch is given as an example of the specific operation procedure. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. For example, the timing of operating the stop switch or the timing of operating the handle in a pachinko gaming machine For example, the configuration shown in the above embodiment can be applied to a slot machine whose specific operation procedure is different from the above embodiment.

(7) In the present embodiment, the first operation mode and the second operation mode are set as the operation of the stop switch other than the specific operation procedure (for example, the normal replay shown in the replays GR31 to 36 in FIG. 16). In the order in which the symbol combinations are displayed and the order in which the symbol combinations for the special replay are displayed), when the derivation operation means is operated according to the first operation mode, and the derivation operation means is operated according to the second operation mode. The game state after that is changed (for example, as shown in FIG. 14, the RT2 is kept in the normal replay winning, but the part moves to RT1 in the special replay winning), and the first operation mode The same penalty is given when the derivation operation means is operated by the second operation mode and when the derivation operation means is operated by the second operation mode (for example, in the process of Sc6 in FIG. 27) Part to set the same penalty flag performs the process of the Sc10 when it is determined that N ").
Therefore, since the same disadvantage occurs regardless of whether the derivation operation means is operated in either the first operation mode or the second operation mode, when the derivation operation means is operated in a procedure other than the specific operation procedure, the player You can avoid feeling embarrassed.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although two types of operation order was mentioned as an example as a 1st operation mode and a 2nd operation mode, it is not restricted to this embodiment, for example, an operation sequence is used as a 1st operation mode And the operation timing is set as the second operation mode, or the operation timing is set as the first operation mode and the second operation mode, respectively. Alternatively, the first operation mode and the second operation mode are set. The configuration shown in the above embodiment is a gaming machine in which a mode different from the above embodiment is set as the first operation mode and the second operation mode, such as a combination of operation order and operation timing as a mode. The invention according to claim 1 can be realized by application.

(8) Further, in this embodiment, when the operation of the stop switch is performed in a procedure other than the specific operation procedure in the game where the bonus is won or carried over, no penalty is given and the bonus confirmation notification is issued. Warning notification is performed when not performed, and warning notification is not performed when bonus confirmation notification is performed (for example, the processing of Sg6 is performed when “N” in Sg5 in FIG. 30 and the warning is performed when “Y”). The part which does not perform notification).
Accordingly, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game during the period from when the bonus is won until the bonus is displayed, and to improve the interest of the game by preventing the fact that the bonus has been won. .

  In the above-described embodiment, the warning notification is given by the warning sound from the speakers 53, 53. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. For example, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, and the rear side (inside) of the reel. A back lamp (for example, a reel LED 55), a transmissive liquid crystal display (a liquid crystal display configured so that the reel can be seen), a lamp attached to the front door 1b, etc. In the above embodiment, the slot machine performs warning notification by means different from the above embodiment, such as LED (for example, effect effect LED 52), vibration of the stop switch, ventilation from around the stop switch, change in temperature of the stop switch, and the like. By applying the configuration shown, the invention according to claim 1 can be realized. Further, the warning notification may be performed using a part of a device having other functions (for example, when notification is performed using the reel LED 55, the reel LED 55 has a function of illuminating the reel from the back side). Alternatively, an apparatus that performs only notification may be provided. Moreover, although the example which performs warning alerting | reporting only by a warning sound was given in the said embodiment, it is not limited to this embodiment, The above-mentioned embodiment is applied to the gaming machine which performs warning alerting by combining warning alerts of a plurality of modes. The invention according to claim 1 can be realized by applying the configuration shown in FIG.

  Further, in the above embodiment, as an example of the predetermined condition that the warning notification is not performed, the AT is being performed and the bonus is won or the bonus is being carried over is taken as an example. Not limited to, for example, the configuration shown in the above embodiment is applied to a gaming machine in which conditions different from the above embodiment, such as winning an AT lottery and moving to a predetermined RT, are set as predetermined conditions Thus, the invention according to claim 1 can be realized.

  In the above embodiment, BB and RB are given as examples as special results. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. For example, multiple types of BB and RB are set as special results. The invention according to claim 1 can be realized by applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to a gaming machine in which different winning combinations are set as special results.

(9) Further, in this embodiment, when it is determined that the start of the effect control board 90 is normal, the state before the power supply is stopped based on the data held in the backup storage unit When the control to return to (for example, the part that executes Sn11 in FIG. 18) is determined and the rise of the effect control board 90 is determined to be not normal, the effect control board 90 is controlled to the initialized state, and Is set to a condition unfavorable to the player among a plurality of types of determination conditions (for example, a part in which AT lottery is not executed in the case of “N” in Sq8 in FIG. 23, a part in which Sq7 in FIG. 23 is executed) , Part in Sb3 in FIG. 25).
Therefore, when the control means is forcibly started up by an illegal act, since it is set as an unfavorable determination condition regarding the granting of the privilege, the illegal act can be suppressed. In particular, fraudulent acts can be more reliably suppressed when the control means is initialized and the determination conditions are advantageous with respect to the provision of privileges.

  In the above embodiment, a plurality of disadvantageous determination conditions are set. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and the above embodiment is applied to a slot machine configured so that at least one of the determination conditions is disadvantageous. The invention according to claim 1 can be realized by applying the configuration shown in FIG. As a disadvantageous condition, for example, in the penalty period, the AT lottery is not executed, only the table for the penalty period is set, or the game number table is set in the table 1 only. Or setting them appropriately in combination. The disadvantageous decision conditions are not limited to the most unfavorable decision conditions, and the most advantageous decision condition is used as a reference, and the next most advantageous decision condition is set as the unfavorable decision condition. The invention according to claim 1 can be realized by applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to the slot machine. As such an unfavorable determination condition, specifically, for example, the AT lottery table is set as a table for the normal mode when the penalty period is shifted in the high probability A mode or the high probability B mode. Alternatively, it may be set in the table for the high probability A mode when shifting to the penalty period in the high probability B mode.

  In the above embodiment, an example in which the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 are provided as a plurality of control units has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. The invention according to claim 1 is realized by applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to a slot machine provided with a single control unit having the functions of both the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91. It is possible.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although AT was mentioned and demonstrated as an example of a privilege, the aspect of a privilege may be made into a suitable aspect, for example, the slot machine which set the production which suggests a setting value as another aspect of a privilege By applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to the above, it is possible to realize the invention according to claim 1. In the case where an effect that suggests a set value is a privilege, for example, when it is determined by lottery whether or not to execute the effect, during the penalty period, the lottery to determine whether or not to execute the effect is canceled. Alternatively, it is possible to make the determination condition unfavorable to the player by reducing the probability that the effect is executed. In this example, a setting change command with information for giving a penalty is generated, and a setting value is suggested by specifying whether or not to give a penalty based on the setting changing command. It is possible to set a detrimental condition that is disadvantageous to the player regarding the production.

  In the above-described embodiment, the description control unit has been described with an example in which the initialization control is automatically executed and the number of games is set in the penalty counter when it is detected that the start is not normal. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited to the one that automatically performs the initialization process and sets the number of games in the penalty counter. For example, when it is detected that the start is not normal, a predetermined confirmation screen for prompting the operation is displayed, and on the condition that the button operation of the game clerk is detected, the initialization process and the number of games to the penalty counter are detected. The initialization process and the number of games in the penalty counter may be set by a predetermined operation such as setting. Further, either one of the initialization process and the setting of the number of games to the penalty counter may be automatically performed, and the other may be performed on the condition of an operation of a game clerk or the like.

  In the embodiment described above, it is determined whether or not the start-up is normal when the effect control board 90 receives a setting change command or a return command from the game control board 40. A slot machine that performs control to determine whether or not the start-up is normal without receiving it, and when the effect control board 90 receives a specific signal from the game control board 40, it is not determined that the start-up is normal. The invention according to claim 1 can be realized by applying the configuration described in the above embodiment to a slot machine that performs control.

1 slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 start switch 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch 41 main controller 41a CPU
41b ROM
41c RAM
91 Sub-control unit 91a CPU
91b ROM
91c RAM

Claims (1)

Each includes a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, and after the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, In a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to a display result combination that is a combination of display results of a plurality of the variable display units,
Derivation operation means operated when deriving the display result of the variable display unit;
Pre-determining means for determining whether or not to allow the occurrence of a winning before the display result of the variable display unit is derived;
Derivation control means for performing control to derive the display result of the variable display unit when the derivation operation means is operated,
The derivation control means includes a predetermined display result combination in which a winning is generated by operating the derivation operating means according to a specific operation procedure when the determination result of the prior determination means is a predetermined result allowing the generation of a winning. Deriving, and when the derivation operation means is operated by a procedure other than the specific operation procedure when the determination result of the prior determination means is the predetermined result, the predetermined display result combination is not derived,
The slot machine is
Possibility of deriving the display result combination derived when the first option image suggesting that the predetermined display result combination may be derived and the determination result of the pre-determining means is a result that does not allow the occurrence of winning. A first effect execution control for executing a first effect for displaying each of the second option images suggesting that the first option image is present, and selecting the first option image of the first option image and the second option image It further includes effect control means capable of performing second effect execution control for executing the second effect displayed as a result ,
The first option image is an image of a mode related to the predetermined display result combination,
When the derivation operation means is operated by the specific operation procedure after the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the predetermined result and the first effect execution control is performed, the effect control unit is configured to perform the second effect. A slot machine that performs execution control and performs control to continue the first effect without performing the second effect execution control when the derivation operation means is operated by a procedure other than the specific operation procedure. .

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